On the trail towards happiness.
You can only reach the Schlernhaus on foot. It lies completely undisturbed in the middle of the rugged mountain world of the Dolomites. These paths lead to happiness.
From Siusi/Seis
Both options lead via the Baita Saltner/Saltner Schwaige. The ascent from the Baita Saltner/Saltner Schwaige to the Schlernhaus is called the Touristensteig (tourist trail). It is very well developed and presents no difficulties.
Route #1
Take the Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm cable car to Compaccio/Compatsch on the Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm, 10 minutes on foot on the road to the panoramic lift, ascend to the mountain station, then take path no. 6, no. 5, and no. 1 via the Baita Saltner/Saltner Schwaige to the Schlernhaus.
Elevation difference: 670m
Hiking time: 2 hr. 50 min.
Route #2
Take the Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm cable car to Compaccio/Compatsch on the Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm, then take trail no. 10, no. 5, and no. 1 via the Baita Saltner/Saltner Schwaige to the Schlernhaus.
Elevation difference: 790
Hiking time: 3 hr. 20 min.
From Bad Ratzes
Bad Ratzes is located above Siusi/Seis and can be reached by bus and car.
Route #3
From Bad Ratzes, take trail no. 1 past the Schlernbödele hut to the Schlernhaus.
Elevation difference: 1,260m
Hiking time: 4 hr.
Variant for very experienced hikers
From Bad Ratzes, take trail no. 1 to the Schlernbödele hut, then trail no. 1B/Gamssteig, and then trail no. 1 again to the Schlernhaus. This so-called “Gamssteig” (chamois trail) is partly exposed and has safety ropes.
Elevation difference: 1,260m
Hiking time: 4 hr.
From Fiè/Völs
Route #4
From the village, always on trail no. 1, go past the Laghetto di Fiè/Völser Weiher lake via the Tuffalm mountain hut and the “Prügelweg” trail to the Sessel Alm hut and on to the Schlernhaus.
Elevation difference: 1,620m
Hiking time: 5 hr.
Easier route
You can park your car at the Laghetto di Fiè/Völser Weiher lake. From there, walk via the Tuffalm and the Prügelweg trail to the Sesselschwaige hut and the Schlernhaus.
Elevation difference: 1,430m
Hiking time: 4 hr. 30 min.
Challenging variation
From the village, take trail no. 1, then at the beginning of the striking gorge at the “Peter Frag” cross, turn left onto trail no. 3, the so-called “Schäufelesteig”, and follow it up to the Schlernhaus.
Elevation difference: 1,620m
Hiking time: 5 hr.
Additional challenging variation
From Umes/Ums (accessible by bus and car), take trail no. 3 via Hofer Alpl up to trail no. 1 to the “Peter Frag” and continue as above.
Elevation difference: 1,550m
Hiking time: 4 hr. 45 min.
From Tires/Tiers
Route #5
From Weißlahnbad (car park) take trail no. 2 through the “Bärenfalle” trail to the Schlernhaus.
Elevation difference: 1,280m
Hiking time: 4 hr.
