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Sextener Rundweg

Moderate terrain Imported trail
Mown meadows and hay barns below the village of Sexten, with cloud drifting across forested slopes.
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Sexten/Sesto by Fantasy CC BY-SA 3.0 Cropped for display.

A 11.1 km loop near Sesto / Sexten, imported from the OpenStreetMap hiking network (trail 1). 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
11.1 km
Elevation gain
326 m
Highest point
1449 m
Duration
3–4 h
Terrain
Sparsely mapped: gravel (70%), paved (23%), compacted gravel (7%), from OSM surface data
Trail rating
Moderate terrain
Area
Sesto / Sexten · 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; the 326 m of climbing is steady rather than steep, a fair ask for most fit dogs.

1449 m 1310 m 11.1 km
Elevation profile: lowest 1310 m, highest 1449 m.

Where to start

Mapped start suggestion, Bus stop Gilte, 6 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.

Rifugi & refreshment

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

Nearby trails

Planning a few days here? Read our area guide: Lago di Braies & Tre Cime with a dog.