In August 1897, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sissi, spent an extended recuperation stay at the traditional Grand Hotel Karersee. During her stay, she undertook numerous excursions into the idyllic surroundings – one of which led her along the very path that now bears her name: the Elisabeth Promenade. This historic walking path with a monument commemorates the Empress's closeness to nature and love of hiking and still invites a leisurely walk through the impressive landscape around Karersee today.
Places to eat:
This leisurely hike begins in Karersee at the Paolina valley station parking lot. From there, the path follows trail [6], passing the idyllic St. Josef Chapel and the Lake & River restaurant, to the Karersee grain mill. Here, turn left and continue along trail [6] along Schönblickstraße, passing charming old farmhouses. At Sohler Hof, turn left onto the narrow forest path [3], which gently leads through the forest to a small clearing. There is the Elisabeth monument, commemorating Empress Elisabeth's visit in 1897. The return is along the same route. Along the way, enjoy impressive views of the former Grand Hotel Karersee where the Empress once stayed. For a cozy stop, Gasthof Meierei or Ladritscher Hof invite you.
Places to eat:
The starting point of the route is easy and convenient to reach by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, Welschnofen, Karer See
- 180 from Val di Fassa, Karerpass
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk with transfer to 180 (or: 181 and transfer to 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen with transfer to 180 (or: 184 and transfer to 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian, Nigerpass
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer with transfer to 180 (or: 182 and transfer to 180)
Stop: Paolina. Online timetable search on South Tyrol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info
The starting point of the route is easy and convenient to reach by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, Welschnofen, Karer See
- 180 from Val di Fassa, Karerpass
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk with transfer to 180 (or: 181 and transfer to 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen with transfer to 180 (or: 184 and transfer to 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian, Nigerpass
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer with transfer to 180 (or: 182 and transfer to 180)
Stop: Paolina. Online timetable search on South Tyrol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info
By car:
Destination: Karersee
Parking: Paolina parking lot
Parking: Paolina parking lot, https://maps.app.goo.gl/3YHh2Jc8bFskkTXdA

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