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Experience Trail BeeForest

Steinegg

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Difficulty

Easy

Activity time

0:22

Duration in hours

Distance

1.2

Distance in km

Suggested period

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On the family-friendly circular trail “BeeForest,” discover different stations, blooming meadows, dense forests, and the Beekeeping House with an observation comb.

This circular trail takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of bees. Along the family-friendly path, differnt stations bring the connection between bees, forests, and humans to life. The trail winds through dense woodlands and blooming meadows, always accompanied by the hum of these busy pollinators.

A special highlight is the Beekeeping House, where you can take a close look at the bustling activity inside a beehive through an observation comb. See firsthand how bees work, communicate, and produce honey – a unique insight into their incredible world.

A hands-on experience for all ages, offering knowledge and a deep connection to nature.

Station 2 at the pond

Sternendorf - Tschager Alfred, Eggental – Val d’Ega

bee house

Tourismusverein Steinegg, Eggental – Val d’Ega

Wild bee at the wild bee hotel

David Hablützel auf Pixabay, Eggental – Val d’Ega

Beehives

Sternendorf, Eggental – Val d’Ega

BeeForest - station 6

Sternendorf - Tschager Alfred, Eggental – Val d’Ega

bee trail

Tourismusverein Steinegg, Eggental – Val d’Ega

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Route info

Easy

Distance

1,2 km

Activity time

22 min

Ascent

59 m

Descent

59 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1.284 m

Lowest point

1.227 m

Suggestions

From mid-May to the end of September, guided hikes on this experience trail are also offered every Tuesday in the BeeForest. Our guides will show you the special places of energy that can be found here in nature. The special characteristics of wild bees and honey bees are compared and analysed in detail.
Of course, a visit to the wild bee hotel and the beekeeper's house is also included. To round off the experience, a honey tasting is of course a must.

Bookings for the guided tour:
+39 0471 619560 or online

Here is a brief insight:
Video BeeForest

Directions

You start your short hiking experience at the car park or bus stop at the Egger Moos craftsmen's zone, which is located between the villages of Steinegg|Collepietra and Gummer|San Valentino. You walk through the craftsmen's zone and at the end you will see the first station of the experience trail. Follow this path and the signposting with the “BeeForest”. After 4 stations, you will reach the beekeeper's house with the beehives and the honeycomb. There are several tables and benches here for your picnic.
From here, continue to follow the relevant signposting and you will return to the starting point.

public transportation

The BeeForest is easily and comfortably accessible by public transport.

By public bus line:
- 182 from Bozen | Bolzano and from Steinegg | Collepietra
- 180 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante *
- 182 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 184 from Stenk, Eggen | Ega, Obereggen *
- 184 or 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Welschnofen | Nova Levante *
- 180 from Val di Fassa*
*change in Birchabruck|Ponte Nova to the line 182

Stop: Steinegg, craftsmen's zone Egger Moos;
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility
Starting point: craftsmen's zone Egger Moos

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