This 19 km long hiking trip is recommended only to trained hikers. Apart from its length it is not a challenging trip and once you have reached the summit, your effort will be rewarded with a stunning view on the surrounding mountains, such as the High Tauern Group and the Dolomites
Image gallery: Hike on the Cornetto di Confine passing by the Malga San Silvestro
We start in Dobbiacco and drive to the Valle San Silvestro. Right before the end of the paved road you will find a small parking lot for hikers. We start our trip by following the trail sign of the path no. 1 ("Alta Via di Dobbiacco", in German "Toblacher Höhenweg") leading to the San Silvestro Mountain Hut (Silvesteralm). The forest track runs through a mixed and a coniferous forest. After a few kilometers, the valley continues on the left and we arrive to the San Silvestro Hut (provided with a refreshment area). After the hut, the path proceeds uphill towards the summit but before facing it, we recommend you to visit the St. Sylvester Chapel which is near the hut and the aforementioned hill and hosts gorgeous frescoes.
The path no. 14 that leads us to the summit is very challenging: initially it runs along moorland before going uphill, far above the forest limit. It is recommended to take some breaks during the trip so as to enjoy the panoramic view on the Dolomites and the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. Right before the summit, the path meets up with an old military street that twists along the slope. A large gravel road leads us right beneath the summit of Mt. Cornetto di Confine (Marchkinkele) passing by the Monte della Chiesa (Strickberg).
In the shadow of the summit you can find the rests of a fortification system that was transformed into a mountain hut provided with a refreshment area. The Marchhütte hut was opened in summer 2021 and once you have reached it, there are only a few metres left to reach the summit cross. From there you will have a breathtaking view that extends from the High Tauern Group in the North to the Sesto Dolomites in the South. It is necessary to consider that you will need at least three hours to return to the starting point if you choose the same path.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Dobbiaco, parking space in Valle San Silvestro
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- Time required:
- 06:35 h
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- Track length:
- 19,3 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.505 m to 2.545 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +1091 m | -1091 m
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- Signposts:
- no. 1, 14
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- Destination:
- Cornetto di Confine (Marchkinkele)
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- Resting points:
- San Silvestro Mountain Hut, Marchhütte hut
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Hike on the Cornetto di Confine passing by the Malga San Silvestro
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
