STARTING POINTS Kreuzbergpass – Südtirol/Belluno
This starting point is described in this book with day 1 on page 30. The Kreuzbergpass is easily accessible from South Tyrol by public transport. There are good train connections to Innichen and from there, in the high season, buses run every half hour to the Kreuzbergpass. There is a parking lot for private cars coming from Sexten at the pass summit on the left side of the road (north). This car park is subject to a charge in the high season (4 euros per day - status 2020). If you want to park your car for free, you can do so in Sexten village at the Helmseilbahn. During the season there is public transport (every half hour), with which you can easily reach the Kreuzbergpass. The Kreuzbergpass can also be reached by public transport from the province of Belluno. However, here the buses do not run as regularly as on the South Tyrolean side. Coming from the south you can take the train to Calalzo. From there you can take the “Dolomitibus” (about 10 rides per day) to Santo Stefano or Padola. From there you can take the “SAS” connection to the Kreuzbergpass (about 10 rides per day). As the timetables change annually and the buses do not necessarily run regularly, it is essential to obtain up-to-date information in advance. (See “Public transport” on page 19)
Kartitsch – Lesachtal - Osttirol
This starting point is described at day 2 on page 34. From the Austrian side you can enter the Dolomiti senza confini from the quiet and quaint Lesachtal. With the entry from Kartitsch, the technically most difficult climb of the via ferrata round is on route right on the first day. By car or taxi, one drives from Sillian/Strassen into the Lesachtal. Immediately after Kartitsch turn right into the Erschbaumer Tal (sawmill). Now you follow the bumpy road for a few kilometers to the end of the valley. There is a free parking lot. This car park is not accessible by public transport. However, it can be reached by a hike of about two hours from Kartitsch. Those who want to travel by public transport can take the train to Sillian and then the bus to Kartitsch.
Obertilliach – Lesachtal – Osttirol
This starting point is described at day 3 on page 42. From the quaint Lesachtal you can also enter the Dolomites without borders via the Dorfertal and the Porzehütte. This cosy hut offers a good place to stay for the night before the start of the tour. Coming from Sillian, at the entrance to Obertilliach turn right into the Dorftal and follow the bumpy road to the Klapfsee. There is a free parking lot. From the Klapfsee you hike along the wide path 461 to the new Porzehütte (250 vertical meters – 45 Minuten). This starting point is not accessible by public transport. However, you can reach the Porzehütte in a 2.5-hour hike (580 vertical meters - 7km) from Obertilliach through the Dorfertal. Those who want to travel by public transport can take the train to Sillian and then the bus to Obertilliach.
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