Seceda

The Seceda is one of the most famous photo spots in the Dolomites. Whether on foot or on skis, discover this fascinating mountain in the Puez-Odle Nature Park with inviting huts and magnificent surroundings.
On the hiking trails around the Seceda, the mountains present themselves in ever new facets.
On the hiking trails around the Seceda, the mountains present themselves in ever new facets.
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Seceda: mountain & alpine pasture

The Seceda in Val Gardena is a 2,519-metre-high mountain in the Dolomites. As part of the Puez-Odle Nature Park, it is a prime destination amid an impressive landscape. The region around the mountain is also known as "Seceda". In winter, Seceda is an exciting skiing area, and in summer it is a popular hiking area where you can embark on tours of all lengths. Numerous huts here invite you to take a relaxing break. The Seceda is also famous as a photo spot: from here you have a stunning view of the Odle Peaks.

Summit cross Seceda Play
Summit cross of the Seceda at 2,519 m with a view of the Mountain Pic, the Alpe di Siusi and the village of Ortisei.

Seceda: A top photo spot

The Seceda is the ideal place to take impressive pictures of the famous Odle Peaks. Whether for social media or your private photo album – use this chance to visit one of the most beautiful photo spots in the Dolomites. Some photographers even spend the night on the mountain to capture the fascinating lighting at dawn and sunset. Important: Special rules apply in the nature park, which serve to preserve this magnificent landscape and should be followed at all times.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Seceda's photo spot

Where are Seceda and the Odle Peaks located?

You can reach Seceda on foot at any time of year. In winter, a snowshoe hike is a great idea. From S. Cristina (Col Raiser cable car) and from Ortisei you can easily ascend to Seceda by cable car.

Is it possible to stay overnight on Seceda?

Some huts offer overnight accommodation on Seceda: Almhotel Col Raiser, Rifugio Fermeda and Rifugio Firenze. Pitching a tent is not allowed, but you can sleep outside with your sleeping bag.

A selection of photos of the Odle Peaks

From Seceda you can enjoy amazing views of the Odle Peaks. Use the opportunity to take some great pictures of this unique landscape and mountain formation with your camera. In the morning and evening hours, you will often witness spectacular lighting. However, even during the day, there are always interesting motifs when clouds appear. In our Insider-Tip "Val Gardena’s best photo spots" we show you other wonderful places for unique photos in Val Gardena.

Seceda and Odles in winter Zoom
Most photographers visit this place in summer, but Seceda is also a top photo spot in winter.
Morning mood on Seceda Zoom
Very early in the morning, beautiful motifs with changing light and colours emerge on Seceda.
Seceda and Odles in clouds Zoom
Interesting clouds and fog always form on Seceda, which can change spontaneously.
Sunrise Seceda Dolomites Zoom
Seceda, the Odle Group and the mountains in the background create an interesting depth in pictures.
Sunset Seceda and Odle group Zoom
In summer, the setting sun shines into the steep north faces of the Odle Group.
Sunrise Seceda Zoom
The rising sun and the many tips of the Odle Peaks often create beautiful images and atmospheres.
Sunset Seceda Winter Zoom
In winter, the sun sets much further to the southwest and bathes the Odle Group in a reddish light.
Sunrise Seceda Val Gardena Zoom
This is the kind of image most photographers who come to Val Gardena to the Seceda mountain wish to capture.
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Seceda in summer

The Seceda is located on the sunny side of Val Gardena and offers visitors unlimited opportunities to engage in outdoor activities during the summer months. Whether hiking or paragliding, mountain biking, climbing or hut tours – the mountain and its surroundings are extremely diverse in the most beautiful season. Discover the Seceda at your own pace during your summer holiday in Val Gardena and revel in the uniquely beautiful views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

Hikes in the Seceda region

The Seceda and the surrounding area offer a dense network of wonderful hiking trails of varying lengths. No matter whether you are travelling with the family or planning challenging hiking tours – the popular hiking area attracts visitors with cosy huts and impressive views. The Seceda hiking area can be easily reached from the villages of Ortisei, S. Cristina and Selva.

Hiking in Val Gardena

Mountain biking on Seceda

If you feel like exploring this fascinating mountain by mountain bike, you can either take your bike up by cable car or use old-fashioned muscle power. Since more and more mountain bikers have been discovering the Dolomites for themselves in recent years, there are now also several trails on Seceda that descend at breakneck speed. There is also an MTB rental at the valley station of the Seceda cable car.

MTB holiday Dolomites

Via ferrata and climbing

The Dolomites are a paradise for climbers. There is no sport climbing area on Seceda itself, but the Odle peaks are perfect for alpine climbing. The challenging climb up the "Hinkelstein" Pieralongia is a real highlight. On the Sas Rigais via ferrata, you can climb the imposing 3,025-metre-high Dolomite peak and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view at the summit cross.

Climbing in Val Gardena
Hiking at Seceda in Val Gardena Zoom
Numerous hiking trails and beautiful vantage points can be explored on Seceda in Val Gardena.
View of Sassolungo from Seceda Zoom
A dense network of trails leads hikers on Seceda through diverse landscapes with great views.
Mowing work on Seceda Zoom
Some farmers still mow their alpine meadows by hand with a scythe, like here at the Malga Pieralongia Alm.
Mountain bikers Seceda Val Gardena Zoom
Many holidaymakers explore Seceda on their mountain bikes. E-bikes are available from rental shops in the valley.
Col Raiser with view of the Sassolungo group Zoom
The Seceda, here near Col Raiser, impresses with a unique landscape, a great panorama and cosy huts.
Piera Longia Hut in Val Gardena Zoom
If you are on the Seceda, you should stop by the Malga Pieralongia Alm and the striking menhir.
Seceda in Val Gardena Zoom
At the top of Seceda, the view goes far out to the Sassolungo and Sella Group, Mountain Pic and Selva.
Hiking sign on Seceda Zoom
The best way to explore the region around Seceda is on foot. Numerous huts invite you to take a comfortable rest.
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Seceda im Winter

Seceda in winter

Seceda, which lies on the sunny side of Val Gardena, offers you breathtaking views in winter and a skiing area that leaves nothing to be desired. Numerous ski huts invite you to take a break and enjoy South Tyrolean specialities amid a unique landscape. The Val Gardena Ronda, which extends over seven ski areas, also leads through the Seceda ski area. Discover the beauty of this fascinating mountain on skis or an extended snowshoe hike.

La Longia

La Longia, "the long one", is a ski slope that leads you over a distance of 10 kilometres from the Seceda to Ortisei and belongs to the "Legendary 8" – the eight most beautiful ski slopes in the Val Gardena ski area. The legendary slope is considered to be of medium difficulty and offers you spectacular views and skiing pleasure in a class of its own.

Insider tip: Seceda ski hut tour

Do you fancy a pub tour of a different kind? In the Seceda ski area, there are around a dozen fantastic mountain huts that are ideal for a sociable hut crawl on Seceda.

Seceda ski area with the Geisler Group Zoom
When skiing on Seceda, you'll have the sun on your face and the Odle peaks in view.
Ski area Seceda and Odle group Zoom
The Seceda ski area: La Longia runs along the lower edge and leads over 10 km to Ortisei.
Skiing on Seceda Zoom
Hardly any other ski area in Val Gardena offers skiers as much sun and terrific views as the slopes on Seceda.
Seceda cable car Zoom
From Ortisei in Val Gardena, you can take the gondola and cable car up to the mountain station on Seceda.
Col Raiser ski area Zoom
Below Seceda, at Col Raiser, you can gaze far into the winter landscape below the Odle.
Autumn on Seceda Zoom
Autumn in Val Gardena often offers interesting contrasts with snow on the mountains and green in the valley.
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The Gardenissima: The longest giant slalom in the world

Every year at the end of the ski season in Val Gardena, sporting adventurers head to the slopes for a special event. With a distance of 6 kilometres, the South Tyrol Gardenissima is the longest giant slalom in the world. The start is at the mountain station of the Seceda.

South Tyrol Gardenissima

Seceda from the air

Glide through the air and discover the beauty of the Dolomites from above. In summer, as well as in winter, you can fly with a paraglider in a tandem flight from Seceda to Ortisei. The flight starts below the Seceda peak. Don't miss this breathtaking pleasure.

Suggestions for activities

Dolomagic Mountain Guides Val Gardena
Dolomagic Mountain Guides Val Gardenainspected establishment
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Streda Col da Lech 82, 39048 Selva - Val Gardena

Paragliding Tandem Flights Val Gardena
Paragliding Tandem Flights Val Gardenainspected establishment
Paragliding Tandem Flights Val Gardena

Tresval 64, 39046 Ortisei

Tandem flight Fly2 Dolomiti
Tandem flight Fly2 Dolomitiinspected establishment
Tandem flight Fly2 Dolomiti

Plesdinaz 119, 39047 S. Cristina - Val Gardena

Paragliding Gardenafly
Paragliding Gardenafly inspected establishment
Paragliding Gardenafly

Streda Sacun 39, 39046 Ortisei - Val Gardena

ELIKOS Helicopterservice
ELIKOS Helicopterserviceinspected establishment
ELIKOS Helicopterservice

Streda Pontives 26/A, 39046 Ortisei - Val Gardena

Weather & webcam

Find out more about the weather in Val Gardena and take a look at the Seceda webcam page. The camera pans over the hiking & skiing area of Seceda and impresses with wonderful live images of the mountains.