RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Login or Signup
Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
South Tyrol
Kastelruth - Castelrotto

Witches' Benches – Puflatsch Mountain Station loop from Gherdëina - Grödnertal - Val Gardena

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
South Tyrol
Kastelruth - Castelrotto

Witches' Benches – Puflatsch Mountain Station loop from Gherdëina - Grödnertal - Val Gardena

Hard

5.0

(3)

15

hikers

Witches' Benches – Puflatsch Mountain Station loop from Gherdëina - Grödnertal - Val Gardena

04:59

12.8km

750m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.17 km for 307 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions
1

1.17 km

Schnürlsteig Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It is absolutely not a climb for beginners! Parts of the route certainly require experience with mountain hiking.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.41 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

4.10 km

Witches' Benches

Highlight • Natural Monument

Now we follow the signpost to the witches' benches, an ancient pagan place of worship where witch dances were said to have existed until the Middle Ages. From here, it …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

4.21 km

Arnika Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Arnikahütte offers mountain and ski hikers a hospitable retreat.

Wonderful sun terrace, cozy guest rooms, good food and a children's playground in the midst of a Alpenblumenmeeres or a snow paradise.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5

4.70 km

View of Langkofel and Plattkofel

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

6

5.47 km

Puflatsch Mountain Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful view and many interesting details. The trip to the summit is worth it!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

6.07 km

Tschötsch Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A hut with a great view and a good menu.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8

6.13 km

Engelrast viewing platform on Puflatsch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Engelrast viewing platform on the Puflatsch offers a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of the Seiser Alm, the Val Gardena and the Dolomites. The platform is surrounded by a metal …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9

7.40 km

Seiser Alm Cable Car Upper Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Optimal start and end point for the cross-country paradise.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

3.53 km

3.11 km

2.07 km

138 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

3.22 km

3.06 km

2.01 km

296 m

273 m

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Tuesday 6 October

9°C

2°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

September 23, 2024,Seiser Alm - Puflatsch-Runde
A well-travelled but worthwhile circular route. ☮️

Showing Translation

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

NavigateSend to Phone
Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.9

350

View of Alpe di Siusi – Emilio Comici Hut loop from Sëlva - Wolkenstein in Gröden - Selva di Val Gardena

06:04h

13.9km

840m

Hard

4.9

339

Christomannos' Eagle Statue – Masarè Via Ferrata loop from Passo di Costalunga - Karerpass

07:28h

14.0km

1,200m

Hard

4.9

320

Vajolet Hut – Coronelle Pass loop from Gruppo del Catinaccio

06:12h

8.29km

880m

Hard

4.9

314

Santner Pass Via Ferrata – Coronelle Pass loop from Kölner Hütte - Rifugio Fronza alle Coronelle

06:04h

8.12km

830m

Hard

4.9

338

Trail to the Mountain Hut – View of the Odle Group loop from Gardena Pass

04:25h

5.40km

680m

Hard

4.8

298

View of Marmolada – View of the Sassolungo Group loop from Sella Pass

08:07h

14.6km

1,240m

Hard

5.0

238

Lagazuoi Piccolo Summit – Lagazuoi Hut loop from Falzarego Pass

03:37h

6.06km

620m

Hard

4.6

194

Sass Rigais summit – Mesdi Pass loop from La Poza

07:33h

13.3km

1,090m

Hard

5.0

182

Rotwand Via Ferrata – Christomannos' Eagle Statue loop from Kölner Hütte - Rifugio Fronza alle Coronelle

05:19h

11.2km

590m

Hard

4.9

143

View of the Sassolungo Group – View of Alpe di Siusi loop from Sella Pass

05:45h

16.0km

630m

Hard

4.9

224

View of the Sassolungo Group – Toni Demetz Hut loop from Sella Pass

03:15h

4.90km

490m

Hard

4.8

162

Saltner Hut – Touristensteig Trail loop from Kastelruth - Castelrotto

06:55h

16.9km

970m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
B2B
PartnersConnectEmbed routes
Company
PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure HubCareers
Community
Help GuidesSupportGPX Merge ToolGPX Route VideoHazard AssessmentLive TrackingExperiencesGroups
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Community guidelines
Vulnerability disclosure program
Imprint
Information for law enforcement