Top

Circular Hike from Lake Carezza to Franzin Alm

Welschnofen
Add to favourites
Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
2:02
Duration in hours
Distance
7
Distance in km
Suggested period
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Scenic circular hike from Lake Carezza to Franzin Alm via Moseralm, featuring forests, stunning views, and a relaxing break.

The circular hike from Lake Carezza to Franzin Alm combines breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and local culinary delights. Passing through dense forests with stunning views of the Catinaccio, the trail leads to Franzin Alm. A special highlight is the Kaiserstein, a large rock named after Empress Elisabeth "Sissi," who once visited this place.

Route info
Easy
Distance
7,0 km
Activity time
2 h 02 min
Ascent
242 m
Descent
252 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.772 m
Lowest point
1.541 m
Suggestions

Refreshment stops:

Directions

This scenic circular hike starts at Lake Carezza (1550 m), one of the most picturesque alpine lakes in the Dolomites. From the parking lot, the trail crosses a suspension bridge, following forest path [6] to the historic grain mill at the foot of the Catinaccio massif. The route then continues along trail [9] to the Hotel Moseralm (1576 m), gradually ascending to the Kaiserstein parking lot on the road Nigerstraße | Via Nigra. From there, trail [6C] leads directly to the hut Franzin Alm, a perfect spot to relax and enjoy traditional local dishes. After a well-deserved break, the hike continues along a short section of the road Nigerstraße | Via Nigra towards Karerpass | Passo Costalunga. The return route passes through the Carezza settlement, first following König-Laurin-Straße | Via Rel Laurino, then along Rotwandstraße | Via Croda Rossa and Christomannosstraße | Via Christomannos. Below the Angerle Alm riding center, the path follows the scenic Schönblickweg | Via Bellavista and trail [6] back to Lake Carezza.

Tip: From the Kaiserstein parking lot, a 10-minute walk along trail [9B] leads to the striking Kaiserstein rock (1801). Named after Empress Elisabeth "Sissi", who once visited the site, the rock now features a wooden staircase leading to a panoramic viewpoint. It is also a popular spot for rock climbing enthusiasts.

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 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: Karer See | Lago di Carezza. 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, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga, Karersee | Carezza
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk with change 180 (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega with change 180 (or 184 and change 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra with change 180
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Karer See | Lago di Carezza. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car: 
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: Parking lot Karer See | Lago di Carezza
Where to park

Parking: Parking lot Karer See | Lago di Carezza (with costs): https://goo.gl/maps/w4SVXQJJyxtUaLdUA

You might be interested in
Discover related tours
Welschnofen
From Paolina to Lake Carezza
Distance 3,9 km
Activity time 1 h 06 min
Ascent 93 m
Descent 93 m
Karersee, Welschnofen
Hike from the Lake Carezza to the Malga Frommer Alm
Distance 10,1 km
Activity time 3 h 01 min
Ascent 397 m
Descent 133 m
Welschnofen
Circular lake hike to Lake Carezza and Lake Mittersee
Distance 5,7 km
Activity time 1 h 35 min
Ascent 127 m
Descent 122 m
Catinaccio | © Eggental Tourismus – StorytellerLabs, Eggental – Val d’Ega
Intermediate
Add to favourites
Karersee
Vial de le Feide (sheep path)
Distance 5,8 km
Activity time 2 h 01 min
Ascent 459 m
Descent 315 m
Karersee, Welschnofen
Hike to the Masarè Hütte Hut and the Kaiserstein viewpoint
Distance 12,6 km
Activity time 3 h 00 min
Ascent 739 m
Descent 738 m
Panoramic view Obergummer / San Valentino di Sopra | © Sternendorf / Astrovillaggio, Eggental – Val d’Ega
Intermediate
Add to favourites
Steinegg, Welschnofen
Circular hike at the Taltbühl to the Totmoos and the wolf pit
Distance 10,3 km
Activity time 3 h 03 min
Ascent 391 m
Descent 387 m
Mountain Pass
1 Ticket - 17 lifts - 3 mountains

Holders of the Mountain Pass can use 17 lifts in the heart of the RosengartenLatemar and Schlern/Sciliar any three or five days within a period of seven consecutive days.

More informations