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Sunny trails. Dolomite views. The calm of Gsiesertal Valley.
Cross-country skiing & cosy stops – the Gsiesertal Valley lifestyle
Picturesque farms, cosy parlours, homemade specialities.
Home valley of Italy’s second-largest ski marathon
The GsieserTalLauf: where village tradition meets world-class performance
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Cross-country skiing from December to March – freshly groomed every day.
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Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten 

Nordic ski paradise Gsiesertal 

Harmonious gliding & 50 km of cross-country skiing pleasure – with views of the Dolomites

Pure nature – Cross-country skiing with Dolomite views

More than 50 km of groomed trails lead from Welsberg to Santa Maddalena, through silent forests, alpine huts, and a breathtaking Dolomite panorama.

Stops along the trail – South Tyrolean hospitality

Authentic, warm, and full of flavour: farm taverns and mountain huts invite you to pause. South Tyrolean hospitality is tangible here.

Guaranteed snow reliability

Thanks to its altitude, the Gsiesertal Valley is known for reliable snow. Daily grooming ensures trail quality throughout the winter.

GsieserTalLauf & Dumpling Marathon

Italy’s second-largest ski marathon combines sport with cuisine. During the Dumpling Marathon, cross-country skiing meets taste and variety.

Connection to 3 Zinnen Dolomites

The trail from Welsberg connects across the Alpine divide to the 3 Zinnen Dolomites region – with stunning Dolomite views along the way.

Where winter flows gently through the valley

Cross-country skiing in Gsiesertal means immersing yourself in peace, nature, and pleasure. 50 km of trails wind through quiet forests, past old farms and sunny ridges with Dolomite views. In cozy huts, dumplings steam while the snow crunches under your skis.

A valley with soul

Gsiesertal is shaped by a familiar atmosphere and heartfelt hospitality. Here, movement and connection come together – whether at the traditional GsieserTalLauf or in quiet moments along the trails.

Endless horizons

From Welsberg, a gateway opens to one of Europe’s largest trail networks. Gsiesertal connects with 3 Zinnen Dolomites – offering boundless cross-country skiing experiences.

Winter with values

Authentic, original, and high-quality: Gsiesertal embodies a lived winter culture. With its values – naturalness, quality, enjoyment, and connection – it enriches the Dolomiti NordicSki network with a quiet yet heartfelt touch.

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Weather & trails in Gsiesertal/Val Casies Valley

Alle aktuellen Infos auf einen Blick: Wetterdaten, geöffnete Loipen, Kilometerstatus sowie nützliche Tools wie Webcams und die 3D-Loipenvisualisierung. Alle Angaben werden regelmäßig aktualisiert – für die perfekte Planung deines Langlauftags.

All the latest info at a glance: weather data, open trails, current kilometre status, plus handy tools like webcams and the 3D trail viewer. All information is updated regularly – for the perfect planning of your cross-country ski day.

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Sport & taste events in Gsiesertal

Im Gsiesertal verschmelzen Sport, Natur und Kulinarik zu besonderen Events. Vom Gsieser Tal Lauf bis zum Knödel-Marathon steht hier das Erlebnis im Mittelpunkt – genussvoll, gesellig und bewegend.

In the Gsieser Valley, sports, nature and culinary delights come together in special events. From the Gsieser Tal Lauf to the Knödel Marathon, the focus is on the experience – full of flavour, community and emotion.

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33. Gsiesertal Valley Dumpling Marathon
Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten
28.02.2026 - 01.03.2026
GsieserTal Lauf
Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten
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SERVICE & INFO

Good to know for your vacation

Guaranteed accomodations, ski rentals, ski schools & more

Here you’ll find useful information for your cross-country skiing holiday: from accommodation and ski rental to hiking and gastronomy. All links lead to official regional websites – up-to-date and reliable.

Partner accommodations
@wisthaler.com
Ski schools and rentals
@wisthaler.com
Ticketing
Basti Heckl
How to arrive and get around sustainably
@BastiHeckl
Gastronomy
@wisthaler.com
Other winter activities
@wisthaler.com
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impressions From Gsiesertal Valley

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Dolomites panorama region Gsiesertal-Welsberg-Taisten – with selected photos and videos that inspire a desire for cross-country skiing, nature, and winter experiences.

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Stories from Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten

Here we tell stories together with people from the region – athletes, hosts, and trail masters – about passion, everyday life, ideas, and inspiration on and off the track.

3 Zinnen Dolomites, Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten
NORDIC HERO. A cross-country ski challenge that you shoul not miss.
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