Silent Hiking 9 days in the Dolomites in Autumn
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ABOUT THE HIKE
In October 2022 I hiked a part of the Alta Via 2 route in the Dolimites, Italy. My route started at Passo Rodella (1870m) where I headed into the Peitlerkofelgruppe. I camped in Val della Roa just past Forcella della Roa (2617m). The second day I headed into the Puezgruppe and camped near the peak of Sass da Ciampac (2667m). Day 3 I headed down to Passo Gardena (2121m) and up into Gruppo del Sella into the fog. I passed Refugio Franco Cavazza al Piscidù (2587m) and headed through the snow to Refugio Boè without seeing a single person. On day 4 the weather had cleared and I headed down to Passo Pordoi from where I drove to Gruppo della Marmolada only to find out my originally planned route was closed off due to recent avalanche activity last summer. Plan B: I drove to Malga Ciapela, and headed up to Pas de Ombreta (2702m) on the backside of the Marmolada Gruppo. I spent the night at Bivacco Marco Dal Bianco. Day 5: Trail E650
to the peak Ombreta Orientale (3011m), then via the AV2 route to Passo de le Cirèle (2683m) and Passo San Pelligrino. On day 6 I headed to Passo Valles from whereI made my way to Bivacco Giorgio Brunner on the AV2 route, via Forcella Margherita (2655m) and Passo delle Farangole (2814m). Day 7 I merged back with the AV2, passed Refugio di Rosetta and Refugio Pradidali then headed up into the massif of Pale di San Martino Parco Naturale. I tried to reach another bivacco only to find out it was only reachable by a climbers route. Instead I wild camped on the (cold) plateau. On day 8 I headed to Passo delle Lede and down to Val Canali. From there I drove to the Tre Cime (Dreizinnen) where I spent my final night above the Dreizinnenhütte on Sasso di Sesto (2539m).
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This is an ambient film without dialog.
Timestamps:
0:00 Drone intro
1:09 Day 1: Golden sunset
2:59 Day 2: Camping on the mountain top
7:15 Day 3: Fog and snow to closed refuge
11:28 Day 4: Bivacco next to the tallest peak in the Dolomites
17:02 Day 5: Sleeping in a chapel
20:29 Day 6: Red bivacco in a hidden valley
24:54 Day 7: Wildcamping on the Passo San Pelligrino plateau
29:25 Day 8: To the Tre Cime (Dreizinnen)
32:47 Day 9: Tre Cime (Dreizinnen)
#hiking #solocamping #silentfilm #thedolomites #italy #thealps
I am Italian and living in the north. I've never seen my dolomites in this way. This is exactly what I do when I go there. I walk alone, listening to the silence and watching the views, colors...good video indeed...thank you. This video is a gift to all of us...keep going...
Your comment makes me think you have worse vision than me!
I fully agree. This is a masterpiece💚
which month you shoot this video? ❤
Hiking alone is something not for everybody 😉
Hey man I have a question, do we have to book those chapels ?
No one on TH-cam produces content as good as you. Every journey is amazing. Thank you for sharing these videos with us.
My pleasure!
You took words out of my mouth,
@@HarmenHoek so chill, so calm. ty for the share
Very professionally done!
No me brother
Words couldn't even describe how well put together this is.. Probably some of the best 36 minutes of screen time in my life.
Thanks!
I couldn’t say this better myself. My heart was bursting watching this, I’ve admired the Dolomites from the photos I’ve seen, but this! What an epic experience, and I felt it deeply.
I agree!
Agreed !
I live in Bolzano, deep North of Italy, between the Dolomites. Your Docufilm is simply perfect. Thank you mister Hoek
Everything is perfect. The music, the landscape, your filming. Insane work
Thanks man!
31 years old and I never thought a hiking video with no words would bring me to tears, but here we are.
tears over here as well.
In the Army, we would get beat if we showed tears.
23:54
This film is definitely the jewel in the crown in the solo walk documentary.
Appreciate that!
Being alone in such an incredible and remote place, in deep connection with nature, must be one of most beautiful experiences in life.
Some random facts you might like:
1:24 This trip is mostly on the Alta Via 2 in the Dolomites, one of the tougher high routes in the area. I did not do the whole route however. I skipped several stages that are not as rough and extreme as these (ski areas for example).
2:36 What was on my mind here? Water! The Dolomites are made of very porous rocks, so there's very little water up there. I descended quite a bit before pitching my tent, but even here all the streams were completely dried up. Right after sunset, I packed all my water bottles and headed down the water. I expected to find water 2.5km down at a mapped spring, but luckily I found a brand new trough for cattle with clean water in it not too far down. Made my day.
5:10 I had my camera running here for about 10 minutes. Every time I stood up the crows would be scared off and not come back for 10 minutes. But once they returned they behaved like tamed animals.
8:50 The first real section of Via Ferrata! The Dolomites are full of sections with these steel guide lines. The sections on the AV2 aren't particularly hard and having a handrail like this gave me enough safety to not bring any climbing gear. This section was actually quite long (30min).
12:01 Ok this was funny. I hadn't seen anyone in these mountains for almost 24 hours when all the sudden a helicopter dives out of the valley, shoots over the edge without making gaining single meter too much, drops off several people and falls back down just as quickly as it came. Not sure what those people did there exactly, but it has to do with some maintenance of the refuge.
15:05 One of those moments I hike and suddenly see this perfect shot: these ibexes on a rock with the bivacco I'm heading to on the background. Then everything lined up perfectly to get this shot: the ibexes didn't move while I took of my bag, switched lenses and put up my tripod and the tripod was tall enough line up the bivacco perfectly with the ibexes. Lucky shot.
21:21 Right around here was the last time I saw someone for the next 48 hours.
23:18 I've fallen in love with these small red huts. Hard to reach, but at such beautiful and remote locations. This one was particularly beautiful. The was you hike sort of zigzag into this valley makes it that the bivacco is surrounded by vertical walls on all 4 sides. No phone reception and not a single sound expect for a few crows that stopped by. Magnificent.
25:20 22 kilos on my back feels like nothing by now. But having to hold it above my head. Whatta?!
27:40 'Highest effort'-shot I did this trip, in terms of walking distance. But only about 8 minutes back and forth.
27:59 This campingside was actually plan B. Plan A was another bivacco high up on the mountain. I got within 300 horizontal meters before finding myself at the edge of a 200m wide ravine with pinnacles several hundreds of meters tall. As it turned out (I didn't do my homework properly): it's only accessible by a climbers route.
Really like reading these additional facts and notes. So glad you found water up there bc it was really dry!
@@frankavenilla9668 Very lucky with the snow (:
@@HarmenHoek Dag Harmen! I watch a lot of hiking scenic videos, but yours excel by far with creativity and beauty. I can't imagine how much time and effort you put into these beautiful creations. It's always a treat to see you post another one. Until next time, Stay Safe!
Why solo hiking? Why not with a friend?
@harmen hoek how do you get those moving shoits while you are not operating the camera? From left to right ? Do you have a camera slide with ya?
Very beautiful mountains . You walking for two when you return to the camera. Thank you for the film and your edition working
Yes, thanks
I have literally ran out of superlatives to describe your videos, I literally did not want that to end. Best TH-cam hiking video I have ever seen 🤷♂️👏👏👌👌👍👍
Wow, thank you!
The visuals... breathtaking. I was visiting the Dolomites last week, but of course not like this. Best visuals in the hiking YT community, no doubt in my mind.
Appreciated!
Your cinematic eye is magnificent! And I love your peaceful style of film making! Thank you for sharing such stunning places with all of us! ❤
Thank you very much!
@@HarmenHoek May I ask who composed the music? Cheers
@@lyrilljackson It's all licensed via Musicbed
Finally an adventure in the Dolomites through your lens, they deserved it ;) Thank you for all the effort, inspiration, and passion Harmen!
Thanks again! Hope you like it!
@@HarmenHoek I will, for sure. I got coffee prepared already. Have a great weekend. And fingers crossed for going viral with this.
Amazing ! I love this and can’t wait to go Dolomites in June.
My mind is blown. Even by your standards this is simply world class. I have never seen such craftsmanship invested in film making in the cinema never mind TH-cam. Those long shots give the impression you installed a camera the day before you arrived. A tour de force us other film makers can only aspire too ! Happy hiking Andrew
Thank you Andrew for the nice words (:
Hello Harmen, just want to say thank you and I want to hug you because of the art you are showing, its really beautiful.
You are so welcome, thanks!
Epic video!
Appreciated!
What an amazing video! The crows are alpine coughs (or yellow-billed coughs), great alpine birds. Nice coffee percolator you have. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the extra info (:
i think this is one of the best video I have EVER seen on you tube about the dolomites
Thanks for the compliment (:
It's quite simple. This gem of a film should be on television. Relaxing, stunning scenery and mountain skills on display. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it! (:
Do you know, Harmen, I'd rather watch one of your hikes than any feature film? Thank you for letting us share your experience. A throne in heaven indeed. I loved all your coffee plus rising sun moments (eg 29.56); the descending drone shot onto the second red bivouac (23.20); the camera outside looking at you inside (24.47); all the Alpine Choughs; and the artful slow reveal of your new coffee maker. Your night in that tiny wooden chapel must have been very special. Profound thanks, I add mine to the appreciation expressed in all the other comments.
Alpine chough! I did not know that! Thanks for you comment. I always love hearing the shots people like most, inspires me a lot. That night in the chapel was awful. It was damp, the air was stale and I had to be out early to make sure I didn't surprise anyone in the morning. ('; But a cool experience for usre.
why are they not afraid of people? is it cus it's their turf? lol
There's no better word than...Masterpiece!
Thanks (:
Excellent
Thanks
WOW!
THANKS!
This is by far, the best film about Dolomites, that I have ever seen. Absolute legend!
Thanks! :D
Simply a masterpiece of cinematography. You captured the essence of solo hiking and exploration. Hope to make it to the Dolomites someday myself.
Hei ciao...👋very very beautiful, "WONDERFUL" my favorite places!!! Master footage 👏👏👏I hope these places are always in your heart...greetings from South Tyrol...CIAO CIAO
Many thanks!!
Love your work.Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
This is just great cinematography! Hard work to put this beautiful story together! I’m curious about the battery management… for the amount of footage! Again great work!
I rarely comment on TH-cam, but I feel compelled to give you kudos on this extraordinarily beautiful piece of filmmaking Harmen. Bravo!
Thank you so much 🙂
A master of his craft. This video is truly amazing. How can I give 20 thumbs up?
geniale Bilder und Videos; Gänsehaut pur; einiges habe ich erkannt wo ich auch war; aber 9 Tage hintereinander, Respect👍💪
“ The day man knows peace. He will see that his inner nature is that of his beloved outer nature. From the peaks of the mountains and down to the valleys below, Along the rivers and into the sea. It is from this point a single raindrop finds its way into the ocean, for I know I am and… therefor I am HOME.”
Thank you for sharing this lovely video,
It is breathtaking to see Mother Earth at her finest.🫶💯
Thanks!
The chance of me ever backpacking the Dolomites is near zero, so the fact that you shared this so beautifully is a gift. Thank you!
Thanks for the compliment (:
Totally agree !
Perfect is an overused word but this is it … cinematography stunning and one can imagine being there
Love you harmen I'm your biggest fan, also big support from Su
Thanks!
I'm speechless. your film is just awesome. another level. In my country, there was very sad accident.. this film heals me and I appreciate that. - from South Korea -
Thank you. I heard about the accident in Seoul. All the best to you!
Another excellent adventure🌟
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for taking me along this adventure! I want to go ASAP
You should!
every scenes just like paint. stunning.
Thanks
What a magnificent and rugged terrain. Truly an astonishing journey and so beautifully filmed.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Harmen!
I've been watching your videos for a while now and it was time to compliment you on them: what a beautiful videos and photos you make! You can clearly see from your videos that you are also a good photographer: the light, the composition, it's all perfect.
They also inspire me: I also like to go out in the most beautiful areas of Europe, with the camera (and sometimes a bicycle). When I see one of your videos I always immediately feel the desire to go on an adventure again.
Thank you so much! Glad I'm in inspiration and not the ultimate goal. Go out and explore!
You're definitely my fav TH-camr and such an idol for my future. You put so much effort and amazing angles in your videos. Give me a few years and some money and I'll produce my own content. Thanks a lot!
Thanks Jae! All you need a simple camera (your phone will even do) and a lot of practice. Good luck!
There are no words for your videos Harmen 😍❤
Thanks Sharon! (:
this is a fucking masterpiece of a video , holy shit I could not take my eyes off, the amount of perfect shots in this is just too much well done on your amazing cinematography skills
Hahaha, thank you man!
Another breath taking beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing your videos with this of us who can't get to such beautiful places. Extraordinary videography!!
Thanks!
I love that you included such a relevant scripture at the end… it was exactly what I was thinking. Incredible work, the best I’ve seen. God bless!
You’ve created a masterpiece , I’m so great full to be your subscriber, thank you for sharing 👍😍
Thanks and welcome (:
I am new to your channel, not anymore. This should win an Oscar or some such high level accolade from movie makers. Thoroughly enjoyable. As we all know even on the days when we aren't personally out on the trails, watching 1/2 hour masterpiece like this gives some nice fraction of feeling and benefit as the real thing. How much fun this would be.
Thanks Jon!
Keep doing what you're doing man! You're an inspiration.
Thanks! Will do!
Amazing! Well done!
Thanks a lot!
Beautiful cinematography in an amazing location.
Thanks a lot!
Absolutely stunning. Almost every single scene is gaspworthy. I do believe this is your best effort yet!!!!!
Thank you so much 😃
Totally agree 👍
Harmen, really appreciate all the hard work hiking, climbing and getting all the terrific shots for this breathtaking video 😮. Loved the red huts along the way and of course the Dolomites were awesome 😊 Thanks for such a great trip and to many more adventures around the world. 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️🇺🇸
Those red bivaccos are my favorite! They are in such cool places, with just enough comfort. Thanks for the comment and compliments!
Mmmm, not sure he considers it work😀
STAGGERINGLY beautiful. SUPERB footage. Harmen is in a class of his own.
I always blown away by your composition, always makes me smile. I really enjoy it. Thanks Harmen.
Thanks man!
Salute to your selection of shots! Oh, that first camping site scene! Great love and respect from a solo mountain hiker from the Hindu Kush Mountains Lower Chitral District of Pakistan!
Thank you sir! If you have any cool long distance hikes there, please let me know!
Magnifique, je ne n'ose même pas imaginer tout le temps et les efforts dans les aller-retours pour se filmer tout seul. Merci.
Merci merci!
Beautiful Work once more
Thank you so much 😀
Amazing video 😍
Thanks!
Bro, This content is on another level. I really appreciate it. You blessed me very much with this. That's what TH-cam is for. Greetings from Germany
Happy to hear so. Danke sehr!
Harmen, your films are so peaceful. Pure poetry ! Thanks for sharing with us those beautiful moments. Stay safe, mate.
Thank you!
I enjoyed the film. It's beautiful and inspiring. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
proper proper magic piece of film making. those little red hut moments......truly special......great way to spend the day off...thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it
As always, gorgeous video. Sure the Dolomites are awesome, but you know how to sublime them with your filming skills.
And your "bedroom" at 5:35 is the most beautiful bedroom I've ever seen😍😍😍
36 minutes of pure bliss, can't wait for the next one!
Come on YT, push this video to MILLION views
THANK YOU! :D That campsite was amazing for sure. Too bad I couldn't see the sunrise from there, but you can't have it all (;
Such beautiful work, Harmen. You are an inspiration. You always present the beautiful landscape elegantly and do it justice. The Bible verse is very appropriate. Nothing like sitting down with my headphones on with a big screen on a Friday evening to enjoy your work after a long week. Thank you. I look forward to your next film.
Happy to hear that! (: Thanks Rick
Never disappointed on your video. Mood very gentle and peaceful. Thank you for share your beautiful video to us.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thoroughly enjoyed another one! I'm in awe!
Thanks a lot!
Thank you Harmen! This is such beautiful work. Congratulations. Please keep bringing these beautiful scenes to us!
Thank you too, Jessica! (: More films to come for sure!
Thanks for this @Harmen… i live right in front of the dolomites, see them every day i wake up and i never get tired of seeing and obviously hiking them😍 i hope you enjoyed it here its just a magical place…
it’s a rare day in the mountains when i do not tear up once in a while astonishing them or hiking them
i wish i knew you were coming here… there are some incredible spots that you van check out so i really could’ve given you the best places here😍 i appreciate you Harmen
It's such a beautiful place, especially in Autumn. You are very lucky!
Incredible. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Outstanding both scenery and film. Thank you
Thank you!
hello your adventures are magnificent even for someone like me who always goes to the dolomites
Awesome, thanks! Hope I captured the area in a worthy way
definitely., which camera do you use to film?
@@mattia.duravia08 Panasonic GH5
Thank you to show to the world our beautiful mountains. Perfect video. A great job !!! 🔝
Appreciate it!
Beautifully done. Perfect.
Thanks.
Amazing rock formations beautiful view from above the mountains I love you're videos Man. I didn't skip ad's for supporting you.
You are the best (;
I lift my hat for you Harmen, for taking us with you on magnificent hikes around the world and of course your superior photography.
Thank you and enjoy your future hikes (many years ago, I did most of the routes that you did in the Drakensburg, South Africa)
Thank you Paul! Glad you like the. The Drakensberg hike is still one of the most special hikes I've ever done. It's so remote, so wild and so extreme!
I normally don’t make comments on YT but I got to tell you. This video simply gives joy to my heart ❤️🏔️ I come from Patagonia, Argentina and I have a deep love for the mountains. I always wanted to go to Dolomites but it always look so crowded and not wild enough. But this is the first time I see it in this way. I’ll def try go visit it in October. Beautiful images, beautiful edition, beautiful hike. You made it outstanding !
Fantastic video Harmen, as always!
Thank you!
THIS IS PURELY STUNNING! THANK YOU
SO POETIC
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for the great videos Harmen, I can't hike as much as I'd like to but I'm glad to be able to experience all these amazing locations through your excellent cinematography!
Hi there! Thanks for the compliment and generosity! (:
Your videos are grounding and peaceful. Thank you for your content,those well established videos that can really transport the beauty and atmosphere of that places!★
Glad you like them!
Man man man, wat een adembenemend natuurschoon... De Dolomieten hoop ik volgend jaar te bezoeken. Bij jouw beelden voelde ik mij al helemaal wegzweven... De sterrenhemel... de dieren, de rust en de schone lucht. Wat heb je het weer zeer vakkundig in elkaar gezet. Grote bewondering voor jou!
Dank je John voor je reactie! Zeker een bezoek waard daar.
I think there is no other person that does this type of video as well as you. You are an artist. Thank you for the beauty of dreaming in nature and in silence.
It looks incredible there! It's insane how drones gave us the ability to get a different perspective of the landscape and made our hiking videos so much richer!
Muchas felicidades hno. Tus vídeos son extraordinarios. Te mando un fuerte abrazo con afecto
Muchas gracias! :D
so mystical, awesome content as always
You're the best!
What a great video of a great adventure, as usual. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
Just wow! Was visiting the Dolomites this summer, sadly only for 3 days. But this wants me to go back there so badly! Keep it up!
Thank you! Will do!
tes vidéos sont à couper le souffle mec , un grand moment de sérénité à chaque fois !!
Thank you man, from Brazil! 🇧🇷
Thank you!
Your content is amazing!! Great job!
Appreciated!
Beautiful video Harmen! Already a huge fan and admirer of your work. Your production skills are one of the best I have seen! Wonderful selection of soundtracks...the drone shots, visual composition, color grading...all absolute top quality...no faults at all! Will watch ALL of your amazing and wonderful videos! I spend a lot of time at my studio but I love doing bushwalks in Australia. Your videos have inspired me to take this hobby a step further! Thank you for sharing your amazing work...I can feel the love for what you do mate! Well done! respect! Henrique, the composer and founder of WavebeatsMusic. Feeling inspired to compose more calm and atmospheric tracks! :)
Thank you so much!
Very very nice Harmen! Cinematography and editing was very awesome. Keep up the great work and sharing.Many thanks
Thank you! Will do!
Can't find words that do just to your art. Emotional, beautiful homage to our planet. Really like how you combine natural sounds and music.
Thank you! Very much appreciated!
Magnificent Video and Stills, gives such peace and pleasure to watch them, you know your world indeed.
Thank you John!
felt a sense of peace and calmness watching your footage. incredible shots as per usual, very impressive ,. thanks you for truly capturing the incredible essence of Dolomites form a lens, 😍🙏
Happy to hear that! Just how I wanted it to be
Extraordinary! This journey and the one in Picos del Europa my favorites! Keep doing this amazing job!
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the Serenity and music🎼❤️🕉🎼
Thank you too!
Absolutely wonderful. I have travelled the Dolomites twice and it was not enough.
It really is a beautiful place!