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The Seiser Alm (Italian Alpe di Siusi, Ladinic Mont Sëuc ) is the largest alpine plateau in Europe in the South Tyrolean Dolomites in Italy with a size of 57 km². Situated at an altitude of 970 meters, it is one of the largest closed high plateaus in the Alps. The area, which is intensively developed for tourists, invites you to take long walks and bike rides in the summer and to go skiing and snowboarding in winter.

Places

 * Compatsch is the main town of Seiser Alm. From Seis on the Schlern it is during the day, because the access road to the Seiser Alm from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm is closed to the private passenger traffic, with the 4.300 meter long Seiser Alm- Which takes a height difference of 800 meters and requires 15 minutes for the route. Alternatively, you can also take the bus line 10 "Seiser Alm Express" ( Seis am Schlern <> Kastelruth <> Compatsch) or, if the "Alpe di Siusi" orbit is connected by bus line 179 ( Seis am Schlern <> Kastelruth <> Compatsch <> Saltria).
 * Saltria is located at the end of the road across the Alpe di Siusi. In the small town, where there are also hotels and pensons, you can also find the valley stations of two cableways and the bus loop of the buses. If you want to go to Saltria you have to take the bus line 11 "Almbus" (Compatsch <> Ritsch <> Saltria) in Compatsch, or you can take the bus line 179 ( Seis am Schlern < > Kastelruth <> Compatsch <> Saltria).

Mountains

 * Langkofel (3,181 m) - The main summit of the Langkofel group is a famous climbing mountain, which was first climbed on 13 August 1869 by Paul Grohmann (1838-1908). The relatively long standard path leads through the southwest wall to the summit connecting ridge (II) and over it to the summit (III). By the cable car hikers come to the Langkofelscharte (2681 m); (Ladin Utia de Dantersasc, Italian Rifugio Vicenza ) lies at an altitude of 2253 meters at the junction of the Plattkofelkars and the Langkofelkar and serves as a base for hiking and climbing in the Langkofelgruppe. On the summit of the Langkofel itself, there is a bivouac box (Bivacco R. Giuliani al Sassolungo) as an emergency shelter. Langkofelhütte


 * Plattkofel (2,969 m) - The Plattkofel owes its name to its striking form of a right-angled triangle, which can best be seen from the Alpe di Siusi. The starting point for a hike to the Plattkofel can also be the (Ladino Utia de Sas Plat, Italian Rifugio Sasso Piatto ), which is located at an elevation of 2297 meters on the Fassajoch (2253 m) . The two mountain huts are connected by the Oskar-Schuster-Steig (climbing route, I-II, partly secured with ropes), which leads directly over the summit. Langkofelhütte Plattkofelhütte


 * Rosszähne (2,653 m) - The summit of the summit of the Grosser Rosszahn (2653 m), which is cut into the middle of the chain, is part of the Schlerngruppe and is reached by the Maximilian-Klettersteig (difficult, long Tour with short secured places). It crosses from the (2444 m) the entire Rosszahnkamm to the Roterdspitze, which with 2655 meters is the highest peak of the Schlerngruppe. From the Roterdspitze you can continue along the Dolomitenhöhenweg (Via Alpina) to Schlern. Tierser-Alpl-Hütte


 * Schlern (2,563 m) - Despite its low altitude, the Schlern is a landmark in South Tyrol due to its characteristic shape . The summit can be climbed from the (Italian Rifugio Bolzano or Rifugio Bolzano al Monte Pez ), which is located at an altitude of 2457 meters. As you can reach the highest point of the Schlern plateau, the Petz (Italian Monte Pez, 2536 m) already in about 20 minutes from the Schlernhaus, the Berghütte is less than a base for summit ascents, but rather as an independent tour destination, unlike other Alpine mountain huts significant. The easiest hiking trail over the Saltnerhütte or Saltner Schwaige up to the Schlernhaus is called a tourist trail. Schlernhaus


 * Puflatsch (2,176 m) - As a good vantage point, the Puflatsch is a popular hiking destination in summer. The easiest way to climb is from Compatsch and leads via the (also Dibaita, Italian Rifugio Bullaccia , 1950 m) to the Puflatschalpe. The Puflatschumundundung (PU) begins in this; Either follow the road to Arnikahütte, then cross the Gollerkreuz to reach the summit, or you can go on a more direct route over the Filinerkreuz. A further ascent possibility is the Schnürlsteigsteig from the hamlet Pufels. The so-called witches' benches can also be found in the peak area. Puflatschhütte

By Car
The road from Seis on the Schlern to Compatsch is closed from 9 am till 5 pm for private traffic; The park fee of the parking plates in Compatsch is 15 Euro per day. Guests who have booked accommodation at the Alpe di Siusi will receive a special permit, which can be obtained free of charge against a corresponding reservation confirmation of the hotel at the beginning of the road block. The departure from Compatsch is by the way possible at any time.

In winter, winter equipment (winter tires, snow chains) is compulsory; the latter are to be used in snow on the roads, which can be expected in April. The access road of the Alpe di Siusi is not as well maintained as main roads, so that sections with uncleared and icy sections are to be expected

Seiser Alm Express
The bus number 10 "Seiser Alm Express" operates in the high season every day up to the Seiser Alm. Driving history is Seis Bushof <> Kastelruth Bushof <> Info Point <> Spitzbühl-Frommer <> Compatsch . The one way ticket costs 10 euros, return trip 15 euros (stand winter 2014/2015). For dogs there is a legal muzzlebord in the buses. Timetables and further information can be found at www.seiseralm.it.

Seiser Alm Railway
The Seis-Seiser Alm cable car, or Alpe di Siusi cable car , connects Seis to Schlern with Compatsch. It runs daily from 08:00 to 18:00 in the main season, the single trip costs 10 euros, downhill and downhill ride costs 15 euros (winter 2014/2015). For dogs there is a muzzle compulsory in the railway cabins. Further information is available atwww.seiseralm.it.

Seiser Alm
The St.Ulrich - Alpe di Siusi cable car connects St. Ulrich in Val Gardena with the northern Alpe di Siusi. It runs daily from 9 am to 6 pm during the main season and costs € 11.20 per day, Uphill and downhill ride cost 16.20 €, or with chairlift sun 18.90 €. The latter is in operation during the main season from 09:00 to 17:00 and connects directly to the cable car. Children up to eight years of age travel free of charge accompanied by their full parents; For dogs there is a muzzle duty in the railway cabins (stand winter 2014/2015). Further information is available at www.seiseralm-seilbahn.com.

Buses (public transport)
The following bus lines run through the Seiser Alm in the main and low season and are included in the CombiCard and Alpe di Siusi Card (winter prices 2014/2015):
 * Linie 10 "Alpe di Siusi Express": Seis on the Schlern <> Kastelruth <> Spitzbühl <> Compatsch
 * Prices: One-way trip 10 euros; Return trip 15 euros


 * Linie 11 "Almbus": Compatsch <> Ritsch <> Saltria
 * Prices: One way 2 euros


 * Linie 12: Saltria <> Monte Pana  (St. Christina in Val Gardena)
 * Prices: One-way trip 3 euros; Return trip 5 euros


 * Linie 179:  Siusi to Schlern <> Kastelruth <> Compatsch <> Saltria
 * Only traffic with closed Seis-Seiser Alm orbit!

Timetables and further information can be found at www.sii.bz.it www.seiseralm.it and www.sii.bz.it

Mountain Railways
A variety of lifts and cable cars are spread over the Alpe di Siusi. Below is a small selection:

Seggiovia panoramic chair lift
The Panorama 6 chairlift connects Compatsch (1815 m) with the Berggasthof Panorama (2015 m) to the north of the Ladinser Mooses. Possible hiking destinations out of the mountain station can be the Laurinhütte (2021 m), the Sattler Schwaige (2080 m) or the Peterlunger Schwaige (2033 m) at the Peterlunger Lacke. The chairlift is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00 in the winter season and in the summer season from 08:30 to 18:00 (summer only until 17:00). Further information is available at www.panoramaseiseralm.info.

Telecabina Florian
The Florianlift connects as a four-seater Saltria with the Williams hut (2100 m). From here you can reach Zallinger Hütte (2037 m), Marmot Hut (2132 m) and Plattkofel Hut (2300 m) within a short time. The chairlift is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00 in the high season; The prices in the winter season are 7 euros easy and 10 euros back and forth, as well as in the summer season 9.50 euros easy and 15 euros back and forth. Bicycles are transported for a surcharge of 2 Euros (winter 2014/2015). Further information is available at  www.florianlift.it.

In Winter
In winter, trains run from 9:00 to 17:00, with the exception of the Spitzbühlbahn, which is opened at 8:30 am, as well as the gondola lifts, which are open from 8:00 to 18:00. Most of the trains are modern and have a high capacity (4 and 6-seater chairlifts).

Ski passes can be booked at the skipass office in Compatsch (during the week until 2 pm, on weekends until 4 pm). They are valid for the Alpe di Siusi and for the ski region Grödner Valley . Disabled persons receive a 20% discount against proof of this. For a small surcharge, a ski pass for all 12 ski regions of the Dolomites can be solved, the offer is Dolomiti Superski .

Hexenbänke
The witches' benches are to be found in the summit of the Puflatsch (2176 m) and represent, as chair-shaped, rock steps from Augitporphyr; A rarely seen rock formation, from which one has a beautiful view over Kastelruth and the Val Gardena valley . According to the legend, which can also be read on a wooden board near the Puflatsch mountain farmhouse, the witches sit on the witches' benches as they enjoy the beautiful view. At night the Schlernhexen gather together at the witches' benches, before they fly over the Alpe di Siusi to Schlern with a cries of joy and as a closed horde to celebrate wildest festivals on Thursdays.

French Church
The Church of St. Francis (Ladin Dlieja de San Francesch, Italian Chiesa di San Francesco ) was built in Compatsch in 2008 and consecrated to St. Francis (Francis of Assisi) on 20 September 2009. Already in the 1960s there had been plans to build a church on the Alpe di Siusi. The architect Walter Walter chose the dove as the basis for the design of the Franciscan church, since, in addition to the symbol for the Holy Spirit, it is the biblical original motif for peace and security, understanding and encounter as well as peace and security. Thus, the outline of the church is the contours of a deaf body.

Pfarrkirche St. Leonhard
The template: Poi Pfarrkirche St. Leonhard is a small listed church in Pufels, a small hamlet north of the Alpe di Siusi, which belongs administratively to Kastelruth . The first chapel of the cattle patron St. Leonhard in Pufels was built in Romanesque style no later than the 13th century. Towards the end of the fifteenth century it was gothicized and enlarged; First mentioned in 1339 was a church in Pufels. The Romanesque tower is still preserved today, while it was expanded in 1555 and extended and baroque in 1740. In 1855 the church ship was expanded, in 1895 the tower helmet was built. Also worth seeing in Pufels is the Rosarium Uhrerhof.

Hiking
Via the Alpe di Siusi itineraries with a total length of 350 kilometers run. Good starting points are Compatsch and Saltria, between which the Almbus oscillates back and forth. If you want to hike not only through the open alpine pastures of the Alpe di Siusi, you can also find hiking trails through the woods between Saltria and Monte Pana (above Santa Cristina in Val Gardena ).

Hans & Paula Steger Weg
The Hans & Paula Steger path between Compatsch and Saltria is a 4.65 km long natural and cultural trail that is also suitable for baby carriages. Information boards at the edge of the road inform about the region and tell about the legend of the Partschott. The trail is marked with the number 30; The Hans & Paula Steger Weg can be shortened or lengthened as desired by several bus stops at the edge of the road and further hiking trails. If there is sufficient snow cover, the Hans & Paula Steger Weg is prepared in winter as a winter hiking trail; Cross-country ski runs can be safely crossed over bridges.

Puflatschumrundung
The trail, also known as the Puflatsch circular trail or the Puflatschrund, has a length of about ten kilometers and is marked as No. 14, No. 24 and PU. It runs from Compatsch over the Arnikahütte to the Gollerkreuz. From this one walks with beautiful view past the legendary Hexenbänke and the summit of the Puflatsches to the Filinerkreuz. Now back southwards over the Puflatschalpe to Compatsch.

Friedrich-August-Weg
The Friedrich-August-Weg, marked as No. 7A, 9 and 557, connects to the Sella Joch on about 10.5 km of Saltria. On the way you will pass the Zallinger Hütte (2037 m), the (2300 m), the Rif. Sandro Pertini (2300 m), the Rif. Friedrich August (2298 m) and the Rif. Salei (2222 m). The ascent from Saltria can be shortened with the Florianlift. There is a bus stop at the Sella Joch, from where you can go down to Val Gardena .

Hexenquellen Barefoot and adventure trail
The Hexenquellen barefoot and adventure trail as a circular route over a length of two kilometers, the various senses of man. The trail, which runs straight through, begins at the Tirler Alm / Hotel Tirler and is marked by works of art on the witch Curandina and the wise owl Emma. Intermediate routes and stations of the sense trail are among other things the natural monument sulfur springs in the "Hexenwald" and the Hexenblick Puflatsch.

Oskar-Schuster-Steig
The Oskar-Schuster-Steig leads from the (2253 m) up to the Plattkofel (2860 m). As medium-heavy mountain tour (2nd difficulty level (UIAA)), he has only a few secured sections, but he is not recommended for beginners! Because of the great danger of rocking next to the usual climbing equipment, wear a protective helmet. The descent from the Plattkofel takes place via the much-traveled and easy-to-reach hiking trail no. 527, from which you can cross the Friedrich-August-Weg back to the Sella Joch.

Maximilian Climbing Trail
The Maximilian Klettersteig runs from the (2444 m) over the entire Rosszahnkamm. Through short secured sections is the climbing route in the second difficulty level (UIAA). In the Roterdscharte (2435 m) there is an emergency descent to the south. The descent begins west of the Roterdspitze (2655 m) and leads back to the. This can be reached from Compatsch either via the Rosszahnscharte (2499 m) or the Dialer-Seiser Alm Hütte (2145).

Mountainbike
Numerous gravel roads on the Alpe di Siusi are ideal for mountain biking. Possible destinations for a mountain biking tour are for example the (2444 m) or the Zallinger Hütte (2037 m). Those who want to ride up the mountain to the Alpe di Siusi can do this from Kampidel in the Fasstal (via Mahlknecht), St. Christina in Val Gardena (via Monte Pana), Runggaditsch (via Pufels) and Seis am Schlern (via Frommer). All cable cars continue to transport bicycles.

Running
The high plateau of the Alpe di Siusi has comparatively only small slopes, which is why it is also suitable for extended running tours. Numerous tour suggestions open up the area. Further information is available at www.seiseralm.it.

Seiser Alm Halbmarathon
The Seiser Alm Halbmarathon celebrated its premiere in 2013 and will be launched in 2015 in the 3rd edition. The 21-kilometer stretch has 601 heights of altitude; The number of participants is limited to 500 runners. The Seiser Alm Running EXPO is part of the half marathon . The Seiser Alm is a traditional training area for the Kenyan marathon runners during the first months of the summer, which prepare themselves for the autumn marathons under the special altitude conditions of the Alpe di Siusi.

Flying
A popular starting point for paragliders, kites and model travelers is the Spitzbühlhütte (1980 m) at the peak station of the Spitzbühl lift. Tandem flights also start from the Berghütte, offered by Tandem Paragliding. Further information is available at www.seiser-alm-it and www.suedtirol.info.

Ski resort Alpe di Siusi
The Alpe di Siusi ski area is located at an altitude of 1,060 to 2,245 meters and is linked to the ski area Val Gardena, as well as Dolomiti Superski, the world's largest ski carousel with over 1,220 kilometers of slopes. On the Alpe di Siusi there are 60 kilometers of slopes (30 km easy, 29 km medium heavy, 1 km difficult) connected by 23 lifts (2 cable cars, 17 chair lifts, 4 ski lifts). Nightdrops always take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Marinzenlift from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Snowpark Alpe di Siusi
The Snowpark Seiser Alm has been awarded a Snowsummit Award by ISPO and is the largest snow park in South Tyrol and the second largest snow park in Italy . With a length of 1.5 kilometers, it is located slightly off the slopes near the Laurinpiste and divided into two areas. In addition to the approximately 70 obstacles, the main attraction is a 120-meter-long half-pipe.

Cross-country skiing
The cross-country ski runs of the Alpe di Siusi are part of the cross-country skiing carousel Dolomiti Nordicski, the largest cross-country ski area in Europe with over 1,300 km of cross- country ski runs. Alone on the Alpe di Siusi, eleven cross-country ski runs with a total length of around 80 km are prepared in different degrees of difficulty.

Tobogganing
On the Alpe di Siusi, 20 downhill runs are prepared for tobogganing in winter. The individual toboggan runs are Icaro-Monte Piz (1,4 km) , Panorama (1,4 km) , Spitzbühl (2 km) , Puflatsch (2 km) , Molignon (3,5 km) , Zallinger (5 km) , Tuffalm (2.1 km) and the Naturrodelbahn at the Völser Weiher (2.1 km) .

The Blue Ribbon of the Seiser Alm
The Blue Ribbon of the Alpe di Siusi is an annual ski race in Breitensport. After the traditional race for the first time from 1947 to 1958 was carried out by the football club team 92 Schlern since the winter season 2000/2001 again. The ski race is evaluated in an alpine combination between downhill run and slalom. Further information is available at www.dasblaueband.it.

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 * Room A: shower / toilet, telephone, safe, TV socket, Sun Terrace, partly with balcony, Room B:. Simple cabin room with bunk beds and shared shower / toilet on the floor at the foot of Plattkofel accessible via dirt roads by car ,
 * First hotel in Italy with ECARF certification, Bio Hotel with Best Sleep guarantee seal, Luxury Family Hotel, located directly on numerous slopes and hiking trails of the Alpe di Siusi.
 * Room A: shower / toilet, telephone, safe, TV socket, Sun Terrace, partly with balcony, Room B:. Simple cabin room with bunk beds and shared shower / toilet on the floor at the foot of Plattkofel accessible via dirt roads by car ,
 * First hotel in Italy with ECARF certification, Bio Hotel with Best Sleep guarantee seal, Luxury Family Hotel, located directly on numerous slopes and hiking trails of the Alpe di Siusi.

Security
Bergrettungsdienst Seis, tel. +39 0471 705222 (round the clock) or 118. For further information, please visit www.bergrettung.it/seis.

Practical Hints
The shopping is limited. Apart from a very small grocery store on the main street there is a shop for daily needs. In the winter many restaurants in Compatsch close already around 18 clock, so one for the evening catering on domestic offers dependent is. On the other hand, there are many tourist-oriented shops (in winter: snow sports articles as well as ski or sled rentals).

A public toilet is located at the top station of the Alpe di Siusi cable car.

Climate
The Dolomites are sheltered to the north by the alpine head crest from low-pressure areas and cold north winds, the climate is a mixture of alpine high mountain weather with influences from the marine climate of the Southern Alps region, in general the Dolomites have a continental alpine climate:
 * The summers are considered sunny, warm and dry. Rain is rather rare, the daytime temperatures reach up to 25 ° C and in the high valleys to 20 ° C. Because of the constant light wind in the mountains, the air is rarely "stuffy", at night it cools down.


 * The autumn is markedly late, compared to the regions north of the Alps, high pressure conditions are mostly quite stable and then also mist-free and sunny.


 * The winters are considered dry and cold, between December and March, the statistics lead to about 100 sundays, temperatures of up to -20 ° C can be reached.

There is no particular season for precipitation.
 * The spring begins then, depending on the altitude, only a little earlier in the valleys in April or May, but the season for skiers is usually somewhat shorter than in the central and northern parts of the rest of the Alps.

For the Dolomites, the climate is roughly the same, with no differences between the altitude and the orientation towards the sun; in the south-west, the influence of the Adriatic with a little more clouds is noticeable.

The current mountain weather for South Tyrol on www.provinz.bz.it.

Weblinks

 * Official website of the Tourist Board Alpe di Siusi - Schlern area - Kastelruth Seiser-Alm.it in German
 * Seiser-Alm.it in deutscher Sprache
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