This hike not only offers impressive views of the Dolomite mountains Rosengarten and Latemar but also a small insight into the past of Welschnofen. The path leads through a varied landscape of dense forests, meadows, and open slopes, repeatedly accompanied by wide panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Along the way, you pass the small pilgrimage chapel Lengeria, which was built in 1952 and dedicated to the Mother of God - as thanks for protection from dangers during the Second World War. Shortly afterwards, you reach Wolfsgrube, where the last wolves in the area were caught in the 18th century. On the further way towards Hagner Alm, you pass many old farms and repeatedly open clearings with impressive views of Rosengarten and Latemar. The Hagner Alm is known for its excellent cheese production and offers an ideal opportunity for a cozy stop.
This circular hike starts at the church square in Welschnofen. The path leads past the bakery on trail [5] up to the pilgrimage chapel Lengeria and further to Wolfsgrube. There, turn right onto trail [1] towards Schiller Hof (permanently closed) and then follow trail [4A] to Hagner Alm. The return path to Welschnofen goes via trails [4B], [15A], [15], and finally again via trail [5] to the church square. Alternatively, starting from the Hagner Alm, you can take the direct return route via trail [4A] and trails [15] and [5] back to the church square.
Variation: An alternative starting point is the valley station of the cable car in Welschnofen. From there, take the cable car to Frommer Alm and hike on trail [1A] to Nigerpass. Via the forest road [1] and then trail [4A], you reach Hagner Alm. For the return journey, there are two options: via trail [4A] directly back to Welschnofen (duration: approx. 3.5 h; ascent: 37 m; length: 12.5 km) or via trail [1] to Wolfsgrube and then trail [5] to the church square (duration: approx. 3 h; ascent: 36 m; length: 11 km).
Places to stop:
- Hagner Alm - opening hours and days off: https://eggental.com/de/infos/hagneralm_5262
- Bar Bistro Dolomiten at the church square - opening hours and days off: https://eggental.com/de/infos/bar-bistro-dolomiten_28911
Note: Schiller Hof permanently closed.
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck
- 180 or 184 from Karersee, Karerpass
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk (or: 181 and change to 180)
- 184 Obereggen, Eggen
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer (or: 182 and change to 180)
- 180 from Fassatal
Stop Welschnofen Zentrum + walk (6 minutes);
Starting point: Church square Welschnofen (https://goo.gl/maps/fxsfgQF5camh8PgN9)
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck
- 180 or 184 from Karersee, Karerpass
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk (or: 181 and change to 180)
- 184 Obereggen, Eggen
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer (or: 182 and change to 180)
- 180 from Fassatal
Stop Welschnofen Zentrum + walk (6 minutes); online timetable search on Südtirol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info
Starting point: Church square Welschnofen (https://goo.gl/maps/fxsfgQF5camh8PgN9)
By car:
Destination: Welschnofen Zentrum
Parking: Parking lot at Welschnofen Laurin I cable car + walk (6 minutes)
Starting point: Church square Welschnofen (https://goo.gl/maps/fxsfgQF5camh8PgN9)
Starting point: Church square Welschnofen (https://goo.gl/maps/fxsfgQF5camh8PgN9)
Holders of the Mountain Pass can use 17 lifts in the heart of the Rosengarten, Latemar and Schlern/Sciliar any three or five days within a period of seven consecutive days.