Ciampedie - Malga Vael - Roda di Vael and Baita Pederiva huts - Paolina Hut (Carezza)

The hike connects the natural balcony of the Ciampedie with the Roda di Vael and Baita Pederiva huts. It continues along the scenic path (Hirzel-Weg), where the large bronze eagle dedicated to Theodor Christomannos is located.

Take the cable car to Ciampedie, make for the Ciampedie Refuge and then go down to the Negritella Refuge. Now follow the ski-run (path no. 545) to the left and when you get past the rock wall there is a turning to the right up into the forest. A little bit further on cross the ski slope diagonally and keep on walking in the wood again. The path runs through the trees and the going is easy. You will come to the "Rondolae" rocks which stick right out into the path. Follow the sign to Malga Vael (dairy), that you reach shortly after crossing the stream. Take the dirt road uphill that leads to the "Buja de Vael". Keep the left and then begins the climb up towards the Baita Marino Pederiva and Roda di Vael refuges (2 hrs). From here take the panoramic path no. 549 (called the "Hirzel-Weg"), which bends round the "Majaré" mountain. You will pass the bronze eagle dedicated to Theodor Christomannos, a doctor from Merano who played a key role in bringing tourism to the Dolomites. Next you will come to path no. 539 coming up from the Paolina Refuge, which you reach in about 20 minutes. You return to the Costalunga Pass by chairlift.