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Steine erzählen

the “stones tell stories” trail

Caution terrain Imported trail
A small tarn among lichen-covered boulders and alpine grass above the Plattner Alm, with a rocky ridge behind it.
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A lake above the Plattner Alm by Alletto CC BY-SA 4.0 Cropped for display.

A 12.6 km loop near Brunico / Bruneck, imported from the OpenStreetMap hiking network. Passed automated dog-suitability screening: no via ferrata, ladders, or alpine-grade (T3+) sections on record.

Distance
12.6 km
Elevation gain
348 m
Highest point
1218 m
Duration
3.5–4.5 h
Terrain
Sparsely mapped: paved (51%), natural ground (32%), pebblestone (11%), from OSM surface data
Trail rating
Caution terrain
Area
Brunico / Bruneck · 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 348 m of climbing is steady rather than steep, a fair ask for most fit dogs.

1218 m 931 m 12.6 km
Elevation profile: lowest 931 m, highest 1218 m.

Where to start

Mapped start suggestion, Parking, 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.

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.