We start our hike in Ortisei where we walk along the promenade flanking the Rio Gardena (no. 18). The initially paved path approaches the mountain on the right valley side. Then, it slightly ascends to the Jender farms. The Jender valley is a side valley of the Val Gardena and is crossed by the Rio Jender, a brook descending from the Alpe di Siusi.

After a 90° bend we ascend towards the valley towards south. We arrive at a car park where the asphalt path turns into a forest road. After about one kilometre across the valley we cross the brook on a bridge. Initially, the route ascends along hairpin bends. Then, it slightly ascends towards Saltria. We leave the forest and the verdant pastures of the Alpe di Siusi open up in front of us.

Saltria is a small locality composed of some mountain huts and hotels. From here, you can take the Florian chair lift to the higher areas of the Alpe di Siusi. Compaccio is easily accessible on foot or by bus.

Note: if you don't want to retrace your steps to return to the starting point, you can take path no. 9 to the mountain station of the cable car and take it to return to Ortisei (about 4 km on foot).

Author: AT

Date of the hike: 25 June 2010
Last updated in: 2026