The Eastern Dolomites lie with their northern part in South-Tirol and with its central and southern part in the province of Belluno in Veneto. The Three Peaks, Landmarks of the region, are one of the most famous rock formations in the Alps.
Regions
Mountain regions
- Braies Dolomites in the north-west of the Eastern Dolomites:
- Fanes group, legendary high plateau with the Kreuzkofel group and the Fanes Alpe.
- Sexten Dolomites in the northeast and with the Three Peaks, one of the most famous rock formations in the Alps.
- Antelao (3,264 m), "King of the Dolomites" and the second highest mountain in the Dolomites.
- Monte Pelmo (3.168), "Throne of the Gods" and third highest mountain in the Dolomites.
Valleys in South Tyrol
- Hochpustertal (South Tyrol) on the mountain edge in the north;
- Sex Valley in the Northeast
- Höhlensteintal
- Old Prague Valley (Braies Dolomites);
- Val Badia (Lad. Badia, Italian Val Badia), the border in the west against the Western Dolomites
Valleys in the Belluno
- The Cadore, the region around the river valleys of the Boite, Ansiei and Piave, which is less burdened by the usual Dolomite tourism.
- Valle d'Ampezzo (Ampezzaner valley)
places
- abbey, (1315 - 1537 m) famous baroque church St. Leonhard;
- Auronzo di Cadore, also "Lido of the Dolomites", famous summer and winter sports resort on the Santa Caterina lake;
- Cortina d'Ampezzo (1224 m) fashionable tourist and Olympic site;
- San Candido (1756 m) health resort and winter sports;
- Sexten Holiday destination;
Other goals
background
- In the eastern Dolomites there are over 20 three-thousand-meter peaks, but these are less glaciated than the western part of the Dolomites.
- Geologically the eastern Dolomites (in contrast to the western) out Main dolomite (Dachstein dolomite), which is layered horizontally here. As a result of weathering, the region's rather chunky mountain forms emerge. Examples are the mountain stumps of Antelao, Pelmo, but also the Three Peaks.
- Eldest witnesses of the Settlement history Stone Age caves are found in the eastern Dolomites. Examples are flint tools from the Mesolithic Age (8000-3000 BC). The one on Alm Mondeval de Sora (southwest of Cortina The skeleton of a person buried in the Mesolithic, found at an altitude of 2,100 m, was valid untilÖtzi" at the Similaun as a century find and is still the highest known prehistoric burial place in Europe. From 15 BC Until the end of the 5th century, the region was under Roman rule, the Ladin language emerged, which has been preserved in various places in the region to this day.
- in the First World War the northern parts of the mountains of the eastern Dolomites were the scene of bitter fighting between Italians and Austrians. The Dolomite front ran from the Kreuzbergpass at Sexten to the "Col die Lana", the line had strategic importance as a gateway for the Italians into the (then Austrian) Val Pusteria in South Tyrol.
- Economically the region is dominated by agriculture, and in modern times tourism has come into play.
language
- German is spoken in the northern part (South Tyrol);
- Ladin is in the central area of the mountain range Ampezzo Valley (Valle d'Ampezzo) spoken.
- Italian is spoken in the southern areas.
getting there
mobility
Mountain pass roads
In general, the pass roads in the Dolomites are to be assessed as extremely attractive in terms of landscape; the usual requirements for driving in high mountains apply.
Traffic report Mountain and pass roads with the current situation www.provinz.bz.it.
Complete overview of the Alpine passes.
Mobile crossings in the east, sorted from north to south:
Kreuzberg Pass
The Kreuzbergpass (1636 m, Italian: "Passo di Monte Croce di Comélico", 46 ° 39 ′ 21 ″ N.12 ° 25 ′ 13 ″ E) is on the street San Candido in the Val Pusteria to San Stefano di Cadore in the eastern Dolomites, the pass also marks the border between South-Tirol and Veneto
As an important through route, the pass road, which is comparatively well developed and somewhat winding on the south side, is open all year round, but it may be closed after fresh snow falls due to the danger of avalanches.
At the top of the pass there is a hotel (Hotel Kreuzbergpass) and gastronomy.
Passo Cimabanche
The Passo Cimabanche (1,530 m. S.l.M, 46 ° 37 ′ 0 ″ N.12 ° 10 ′ 13 ″ E) is a little noticeable mountain pass on the Italian state road SS 51, which connects Dobbiaco (1,256 m s.l.m.) in the north and at a distance of 15 kilometers through the Höhlensteintal with that which is also around 15 kilometers away to the south Cortina (1,211 m. S.l.M).
The pass also marks the border between the Italian provinces Belluno (Veneto) and South-Tirolwhich is also the language border between German and Italian. The German name is Gemärkpass, but it is only rarely used because the part of the pass is on the Italian-speaking side.
The climbs are comparatively flat on both sides of the summit height, the maximum gradient is approx. 6%. The pass is open all year round and is toll-free.
Tourist Attractions
Nature parks
- Natural park Sexten Dolomites with a total area of 11,635 ha.
- Natural park Fanes-Senes-Braies in the Braies Dolomites, with an area of 25,680 hectares, one of the largest nature reserves in South Tyrol;
activities
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Mountain huts / Alpine accommodation see under Mountain regions before, accommodation in the valley see under Localities.
at the Kreuzberg Pass (1,636 m s.l.m.):
- Hotel Kreuzbergpass * * * * (Hotel Passo Monte Croce a Sesto), Passo Monte Croce - 39030 Sexten - Sesto (BZ). Tel.: 39 (0)474 710328, Email: [email protected].
security
climate
For general information, see section climate in the article on the Dolomites.
The current mountain weather for South Tyrol www.provinz.bz.it.
literature
- : Bruckmann's tour guide Eastern Dolomites. Munich: Bruckmann, 2008, Tour guide, ISBN 978-3-7654-4569-9 ; 216 pages. 19.95 € (for ambitious mountaineers)
- : DOLOMITES, The 100 most beautiful tours; Vol.Volume 1 (eastern part). Pforzheim: CARTA, 1983, ISBN 3-88731-014-4 ; 235 pages. quite demanding tour selection
cards
- Sexten Dolomites: hiking, cycling and ski touring map, sheet WK S10. Friday 6 berndt, ISBN 3-85084-745-4 .
Web links
- Dolomites
- Tourism Association Hochpustertal: www.hochpustertal.info
