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Geotrail Bula / Pufels / Bulla

Moderate terrain Verified by ORMA
The Bulacia mountain above the village of Bula in Val Gardena
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Bula y Bulacia te Gherdëina by Wolfgang Moroder CC BY-SA 3.0 Cropped for display.

A real, GPS-verified geological education trail between Passo Pinei and the village of Bulla, 8 information panels explain how the Dolomites formed, including a spot where you physically cross the 252-million-year-old Permian-Triassic boundary. Confirmed dog-friendly (leashed, off-leash in some areas) by multiple independent trail guides.

Distance
8.8 km
Elevation gain
340 m
Highest point
1530 m
Duration
2.5–3 h
Terrain
Forest road & meadow path
Trail rating
Moderate terrain
Area
Val Gardena · Dolomites, Italy
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1530 m 1437 m 8.8 km
Elevation profile: lowest 1437 m, highest 1530 m.

Where to start

Start here, Passo Pinei (Panider Sattel), near Hotel Panider Sattel

Bring your own water

Do not rely on potential water locations being available or drinkable. Carry enough for the full walk.

Rifugi & refreshment

Good to know

Reachable by bus (line 172) from Ortisei, or park at Passo Pinei. Best June through October. Moderate terrain with some real ascent/descent, not the flattest option on this list, but not technical either.

Is this trail right for your dog?

The trail rating above describes the mountain, and it's the same for every dog. How it suits yours depends on their build, age and health. See this route's match — scored for a medium dog until you add your own, free and in a minute.

Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog

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