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From the Frommer Alm to the Lake Carezza

Welschnofen
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Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
1:31
Duration in hours
Distance
5.6
Distance in km
Suggested period
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Easy hike from the Frommer Alm hut across the mountain meadows at the foot of the Rosengarten to the legendary Lake Carezza.
This leisurely hike starts at the Frommer Alm hut at the foot of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and leads along pleasant forest roads through woodland and small meadow clearings to the wide Frin meadows. From there, the trail continues to the legendary Lake Carezza, whose colors have enchanted visitors for generations. In addition to Lake Carezza, the idyllic Frin meadows and the suspension bridge built in 2018 are among the special highlights of this tour.
Route info
Easy
Distance
5,6 km
Activity time
1 h 31 min
Ascent
97 m
Descent
275 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.766 m
Lowest point
1.541 m
Suggestions

Refreshment stops:

Directions

The starting point of the hike is the Frommer Alm hut. Below the road (Nigerstraße), follow path [1A] towards the Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga. At the junction with path [16], continue across the expansive Frin meadows, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar. Passing the valley station of the Tschein chairlift, trail [6] then leads to the suspension bridge and on to Lake Carezza.

Refreshment stops:

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

By public bus line:
- 186 from Paolina (Karersee | Carezza)
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga + change 186
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Obereggen, Eggen | Ega, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza + change 186
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino + change 180/184 and 186 (or 182 + change 180/184 and 186)

Bus stop: Welschnofen, Frommer. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

ALTERNATIVE:
Take the bus to Welschnofen | Nova Levante center, at the cable car, then ride the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante.
How to get there

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

By public bus line:
- 186 from Paolina (Karersee | Carezza)
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga + change 186
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Obereggen, Eggen | Ega, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza + change 186
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino + change 180/184 and 186 (or 182 + change 180/184 and 186)

Bus stop: Welschnofen, Frommer. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car:
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: Parking lot at the Nigerstraße | via Nigra beneath the Frommer Alm hut

ALTERNATIVE:
Drive or take the bus to Welschnofen | Nova Levante center, at the cable car, then ride the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante.

Where to park
Parking: Parking lot at the Nigerstraße | via Nigra beneath the Frommer Alm hut (with costs), https://maps.app.goo.gl/yiq1K5eRM3jpmtnb6

Alternative: Parking lot Welschnofen | Nova Levante cable car, https://maps.app.goo.gl/sArFu4rWe1AirKsZ7
Ascent with the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante.
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