mountain pass
Passo delle Erbe (Wurzjoch)
A quiet, narrow 2,006 m Dolomites pass beneath the jagged Peitlerkofel, prized by drivers and cyclists for its emptiness and raw views over Val Badia and the Puez-Odle peaks.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy · Europe
Chienes works well as a base: 10 minutes from Terento, 23km from Lago di Braies.
Chienes is a town located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. With a population of 688, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Chienes sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chienes to your route.
Kiens (Austrian German: [ˈkiːɛns]; Italian: Chienes [ˈkjɛːnes]) is a comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Bolzano.
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Chienes is located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.8068 latitude, 11.8400 longitude.
Chienes has a population of approximately 688 people, making it a town in Italy.
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mountain pass
A quiet, narrow 2,006 m Dolomites pass beneath the jagged Peitlerkofel, prized by drivers and cyclists for its emptiness and raw views over Val Badia and the Puez-Odle peaks.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A stunning valley in the Dolomites famous for the Church of St. Magdalena set against the jagged Odle mountain range.
22 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A pristine emerald-green alpine lake in the Dolomites surrounded by towering peaks, often called the pearl of the Alps.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A dramatic ridgeline in the Dolomites with jagged peaks rising above lush green meadows, accessible by cable car from Ortisei.
25 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
A Dolomite pass at the heart of the Sella Ronda circuit, offering jaw-dropping views of jagged limestone towers and emerald-green valleys.
28 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
A 2,052 m crossing into Italy's Antholz valley where the one-lane descent runs on an hourly traffic-light slot: downhill minutes 0–15, uphill 30–45, with the Obersee lake right at the summit.
29 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
The gentlest of the four Sella Ronda passes at 1,875 m, swinging between Arabba and Corvara with grandstand views of the Sella massif and Marmolada glacier.
32 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
The lowest and most historic crossing of the main Alpine chain at 1,370 m, used since Roman times; today the old Brenner road offers a relaxed alternative to the autobahn on the Austria-Italy border.
33 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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