Paternkofel — Local services in Pustertal - Val Pusteria

Did this via Ferrara with the daughter of 6 years old. Was a great experience!

Started with the tunnel. A lot of walking. Need to be careful with the child as your step should be sturdy. Used 3m leashed to fix my daughter to me for security.

A lot of loose rocks, be careful not to dump then to other people following you.

Tunnels from the war time a really touching.

Last part of via Ferrara requires climbing from the child.

We did it when it was very cold outside with some snow. So winter jacket and gloves were required. Better user gloves with good grip, we had woollen ones and it's more difficult.

One day before we bought good Adidas shoes for our child and that very convenient for this via Ferrara.

From the bus stop it took us 9 hours, so start early. We finished when buses were not going anymore and stopped the car to drop us at the...

Monte Paterno or Paternkofel is a mountain and summit just northeast to Tre Cime. It is significant for being an important Italian stronghold in WW1 and the site of fierce battles. The mountain is intersected with tunnels and galleries made for this purpose. The summit can be reached only by Via ferrata De Luca - Innerkofler. It is a small and rugged plateau (2744 m.a.s.l.) with a big wooden cross and an inscription dedicated to Sepp Innerkofler. There is also a small improvised altar. The views of the surroundings are astonishing. Definitely recommended to visit if hiking in the...

If you are at Tre Cime and want to do an adventurous hike/via ferrata without going too difficult. The Monte Paterno tour is for you. The hike is very scenic, the ww1 tunnels are cool (bring a flashlight!), not too demanding but still not for people scared of heights and you should have some fitness. This hike really shows that the dolomites are the worlds most beautiful mountains! Note that the hike to Monte Paterno is popular, expect too meet many people there. I wouldnt say its too crowded though. Also bring a helmet and via...