Puflatsch Mountain Station – Witches' Benches loop from Kastelruth - Castelrotto

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South Tyrol

Kastelruth - Castelrotto

Puflatsch Mountain Station – Witches' Benches loop from Kastelruth - Castelrotto

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Puflatsch Mountain Station – Witches' Benches loop from Kastelruth - Castelrotto

03:22

10.8km

390m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Landschaftsschutzgebiet Seiser Alm – Zona di Tutela Paesaggistica dell'Alpe di Siusi

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.18 km

Engelrast viewing platform on Puflatsch

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Engelrast viewing platform on the Puflatsch offers a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of the Seiser Alm, the Val Gardena and the Dolomites. The platform is surrounded by a metal plate, which provides a detailed description of the fantastic mountain panorama of the Seiser Alm, Europe's largest high mountain pasture with the Sciliar, Plattkofel and Sassolungo, as well as the surrounding mountain ranges. You find out which mountains you can see in which direction and how high the peaks are. A nice detail of this platform is the little angel that towers over this viewpoint.

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2.24 km

Tschötsch Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A hut with a great view and a good menu.

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3.10 km

Puflatsch Mountain Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful view and many interesting details. The trip to the summit is worth it!

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4.33 km

Stone Cairns on Alpe di Siusi

Highlight • Structure

5.54 km

Viewpoint

6.12 km

Arnika Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Arnikahütte offers mountain and ski hikers a hospitable retreat.

Wonderful sun terrace, cozy guest rooms, good food and a children's playground in the midst of a Alpenblumenmeeres or a snow paradise.

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6.23 km

Witches' Benches

Highlight • Natural Monument

Now we follow the signpost to the witches' benches, an ancient pagan place of worship where witch dances were said to have existed until the Middle Ages. From here, it is said, the upper witch is said to have dominated the area with her magic skills. Today, the rock with the wonderful view of Val Gardena and the Puez Geisler group is a popular vantage point, as well as the Fillenkreuz east of it.

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8.54 km

Dibaita Puflatschhütte

Alpine Hut

10.0 km

Seiser Alm – Alpe di Siusi Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Despite the many tourists can be found in the spacious area always a place where you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings to the fullest in peace. Alpe di Siusi, an absolute must for all those who want to experience something very special.

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10.1 km

Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm

Highlight • Natural Monument

The largest alpine pasture in Europe is always worth a visit. Many opportunities for hiking.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

3.73 km

2.89 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

3.89 km

1.60 km

291 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

17°C

1°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 10, 2023,Bergtour Seiser Alm

Beautiful circular hike (Puflatsch) Alpe di Siusi, Tschötsch Alm, Puflatschspitz, Hexenbänke, Arnika Hütte, Dibaita Puflatschhütte back to the Alpe di Siusi

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