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Ruine Castelfeder - Rovine Castelfeder

Caution terrain Imported trail
The smooth Heidenrutsche rock and dry grass on the Castelfeder hill, with ruin walls above and wooded slopes beyond.
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Castelfeder by DKrieger CC BY-SA 3.0 Cropped for display.

A 2.3 km loop near Cavalese, imported from the OpenStreetMap hiking network. Passed automated dog-suitability screening: no via ferrata, ladders, or alpine-grade (T3+) sections on record. Direction shown climbs more gradually (computed from elevation data).

Distance
2.3 km
Elevation gain
116 m
Highest point
401 m
Duration
0.5–1 h
Terrain
paved (28%), grass (17%), unpaved (17%), from OSM surface data
Trail rating
Caution terrain
Area
Montagna / Montan · Dolomites, Italy
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At a glance

This is a true loop: it closes back on its own start point, so there's no return leg to plan; with only 116 m of climbing, it's one of the gentler options in the area for older dogs or hot days.

401 m 339 m 2.3 km
Elevation profile: lowest 339 m, highest 401 m.

Where to start

Mapped start suggestion, Parking, 35 m from the route. Check current access before travelling.

Bring your own water

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

Good to know

Use the live forecast, check local access information and be ready for changing mountain conditions.

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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