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Rundweg Schwarzegg - Sentiero circolare Dosso Nero

Caution terrain Imported trail
A hay meadow on the valley side above Sarnthein, the Sarntal opening below between forested slopes with farms scattered on the far side.
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Val Sarentina by Alessandro Gigliotti CC BY 3.0 Cropped for display.

An 10.6 km route near Bolzano / Bozen, imported from the OpenStreetMap hiking network. Passed automated dog-suitability screening: no via ferrata, ladders, or alpine-grade (T3+) sections on record.

Distance
10.6 km
Elevation gain
609 m
Highest point
1473 m
Duration
3.5–4.5 h
Terrain
Sparsely mapped: sand (100%), from OSM surface data
Trail rating
Caution terrain
Area
Bolzano / Bozen · Dolomites, Italy
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At a glance

This is a point-to-point route, so plan the return: retrace your steps or check local buses; 609 m of gain over 10.6 km is a real climb: budget rests, and halve expectations for short-legged dogs; no water points are mapped on this route, so carry everything your dog will drink.

1473 m 892 m 10.6 km
Elevation profile: lowest 892 m, highest 1473 m.

Where to start

Mapped start suggestion, Bus stop Afing, Dorf - Avigna, Paese, 18 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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