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Val Gardena: Seceda
Ortisei / St. Ulrich, Val Gardena, South Tyrol · ItalyLong ascent: plan enough time; down by cable carMore
Summer until 1 NovMore
Food & drink: Utia Seceda1 on the way
Overview
The Seceda rises above Ortisei (St. Ulrich) in Val Gardena, at the edge of the Puez-Geisler nature park. Its ridge path, the "Ridge Line", about 1 km in all, runs from the top station of the Seceda cable car past the summit cross at 2,519 m, about 400 m from the station, towards the Panascharte, with dramatic views over the cliffs; at the summit a viewpoint names the surrounding peaks. East of the cross, path 6 continues through a fee-paying turnstile towards the Panascharte; the tourism board notes the views are already there from the ridge above.
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This guide takes two of the official ways up. From St. Christina the Col Raiser gondola leads up in about 15 minutes; from its top station a forest road and path 1A climb to the Seceda. From Ortisei a long, demanding ascent leads from the valley station of the Seceda cable car through the Val d'Anna past Costamula and two huts to the summit. Both end at the summit; the Seceda cable car takes you back down to Ortisei.
The route from Col Raiser is moderate, about 420 m up on a forest road and path. The ascent from Ortisei is difficult for its length: about 1,260 m up over 7.6 km. Early in the summer season some sections can still be under snow.
Utia Seceda by the top station; on the way up from Ortisei Costamula, the Curona Hut and the Sofie Hut.
Map & profile
Seceda from the Col Raiser top station
From the top station of the Col Raiser gondola on forest road 2 towards the Seceda, at the second junction onto path 1A, which leads straight up to the Seceda and the start of the Ridge Line; along the ridge to the summit cross. Down with the Seceda cable car to Ortisei; the top station is about 400 m back along the ridge.
Seceda on foot from Ortisei
From the Seceda valley station in Ortisei on trail 9 into the Val d'Anna, on trail 2 past the Costamula inn to Oberwinkel and Marëufer, then trail 6 past the Curona Hut and the Sofie Hut over alpine meadows to the Seceda. Down with the Seceda cable car to the start.
Places on the way
- End of the Ridge Line from the top station, with a viewpoint that names the surrounding mountains.
- Inn on the way up from Ortisei, traditional alpine architecture from the 16th century.
- Hut by the Seceda top station.
- Summer 22 May – 1 Nov 2026.Gondola from St. Christina, about 15 minutes up; start of the route from Col Raiser.
- Summer 22 May – 2 Nov 2026, 8:30–17:00.Gondola to Furnes and cable car to the Seceda; tickets can be bought online in advance.
Plan your hike
Getting there
- Gondola
- Col Raiser (top station)
Col Raiser (Gondola) Timetable by Col Raiser - Start
- Check the last descent with the operatorTimetable by Seceda
- Car
- Car park Col Raiser valley stationPaid car park at the Col Raiser valley station.
- Car
- Car park Seceda valley stationCovered garage and large outdoor car park at the Seceda valley station in Ortisei, both paid.
- Lifts
- Seceda until 17:00Summer timetable until 2 NovTimetable by Seceda
Getting there in detail
Ortisei: buses 350 from Bolzano, 360 from Bressanone, 172 from Castelrotto and 351 from Chiusa run to the Antoniusplatz; from there the "La Curta" escalators and moving walkways reach the Seceda valley station in five minutes, where there are a covered garage and a large outdoor car park (both paid). St. Christina: buses 356 and 358 run direct to the Col Raiser valley station; there are three car parks at the valley station (paid).
Latest start = the earlier of last bus or sunset, minus route time and 30 minutes. Sunset is calculated for the trailhead; in shaded terrain it gets dark earlier.
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Sources (5) · last checked October 2026
Route data checked: October 2026