Gayle and I briefly stopped by this Mountain Hut on or first day hiking in Seiser Alm. It's also…read moreknown in Italian as Rifugio Molignon. It's a nice family run operation with good food and accommodation available. And of course, there were the gorgeous Dolomite peaks all around.

Wife and I hiked along a trail leading up to this hidden gym, literally off the beaten path. Clean…read morerestrooms, great place to have a seat outside and order a pastry and a beer. Folks were very friendly. Seems like it would be very difficult to get to by car, although there were five or six cars parked nearby. All had all wheel drive. If you're hiking in the neighborhood, I would definitely recommend stopping by to resting and refuel.

The Saltner Hutte is the last "filling station" before making the big climb up the Schlern Peak (or…read moreWitch Mountain). And once, we finally came down, this place was a perfect stop to rest and relax before continuing on the Compatsch (and down). It's peak-side position is striking, while close at hand were the grazing Dairy Farm cows. It was all a very Mooooving experience.