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From Welschnofen | Nova Levante to the Messnerjoch hut

Karersee, Welschnofen
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
4:56
Duration in hours
Distance
15.9
Distance in km
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Leisurely full-day hike from Welschnofen to Nigerpass and Messnerjoch along forest paths, with Rosengarten panoramas and homemade treats at the mountain hut.

For those seeking a leisurely full-day hike at lower elevations, without the use of lifts, this route is a rewarding option. It begins in Welschnofen | Nova Levante and leads through tranquil woodland as well as along forest roads and paths up to the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra and further to the Messnerjoch hut. At the top, the ascent is rewarded with breathtaking views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio, while homemade specialties and delicious cakes invite you to enjoy a well-deserved break.

Route info
Intermediate
Distance
15,9 km
Activity time
4 h 56 min
Ascent
779 m
Descent
779 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.925 m
Lowest point
1.161 m
Suggestions

Refreshment stops:

Directions

The route starts at the Welschnofen | Nova Levante cable car parking lot (1182 m). From there, follow path [3A] to hotel Rechenmachers, then continue along the "Nigertalweg | Sentiero Valle Nigra" to Nigerpass | Passo Nigra (1688 m). From the pass, take path [1] up to Messnerjoch hut (1930 m). Return the same way, or via trails [1B] and [15] to Nigerpass | Passo Nigra, and from there back to the village of Welschnofen | Nova Levante.

Short variant: Start in Welschnofen | Nova Levante, take the cable car to Frommer Alm hut, then follow path [1B] to Messnerjoch hut. Return the same way (duration: 1.5 h; ascent: 200 m; distance: 3.4 km).

Refreshment stops:

public transportation
Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient. 

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 180 or 184 from Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega (or 184 and change 180)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Welschnofen Zentrum | Nova Levante centro (centre), at the cable car; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
How to get there

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient. 

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 180 or 184 from Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega (or 184 and change 180)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Welschnofen Zentrum | Nova Levante centro (centre), at the cable car; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car:
Destination: Welschnofen | Nova Levante
Parking: Parking lot cable car

Where to park

Parking: parking lot cable car Welschnofen | Nova Levante Laurin I, https://maps.app.goo.gl/sArFu4rWe1AirKsZ7 

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