The summit of Col Bechei can be reached from the Limo Joch. It is one of the few mountains in the Fanes Alm where you can spot ibex.
The summit of Col Bechei (2793 m) looks different from every angle. On the way to the Fanesalm, starting from the Pederü hut, it accompanies us on the left side throughout the entire route. When viewed from the Klein-Fanesalm, it looks like a sleeping volcano. When viewed from the Gran-Fanesalm, it almost looks like the head of a whale. No matter how you look at it, it is one of the most beautiful mountains of the Fanesalm. From its summit, you can see the Tofana di Mezzo, which rises like a pyramid from the ground. You can also see the Seekofel on the Senesalm. At the top, you look down on Lake Piciodel at the foot of the mountain. On the ascent to the summit, the Limo Lake greets you with its bright blue tones. If you are lucky, you can also observe ibex grazing or resting on the nearby cliffs.
Col Bechei
Carlo Obwegs, St. Vigil in Enneberg
Tags
Linear route
Route data
Intermediate
Distance
3,9 km
Duration
2 h
19 min
Ascent
736 m
Decent
11 m
Physical condition
Scenary
Highest point
2.790 m
Lowest point
2.062 m
Directions
FANES - COL BECHEI (2793m, Duration: 2 hrs) From the Faneshütte on a wide gravel path with hairpin bends southeastwards up to the Limojoch (2172 m) and briefly down to the nearby lake of the same name (2159 m); here, from the wide forestry road, turn left, following the signpost "Col Bechei" No. 418 along a well-marked, good path eastwards over partially grassy slopes up to a flat green shoulder and northeastwards first over grass and later partly over rocky ledges and partly steep scree (always marked path) up to the summit (2794 m; about 2 hours from Fanes, 4 hours from Pederü) – descent: same as ascent (total 3 hours)
public transportation
Starting from Bruneck, you can take bus line 462 towards Pederü. From there, you begin the hike on foot uphill towards the Fanesalm.
Where to park
You can park your car in Pederü; however, in the summer months there is a toll fee to be paid. You can obtain more information about this at the tourist office of San Vigilio/San Martin.
