Hike & Bike: Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente - Obereggen - Lake Carezza

Deutschnofen, Welschnofen
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Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
2:15
Duration in hours
Distance
22.5
Distance in km
Status
closed
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Hike & Bike Eggental – You can't decide whether you'd rather explore the Eggental on foot or by bike? Then it's best to do both! The Eggental E-Bike Sharing in combination with our countless hiking routes make it possible.

The e-bike takes you comfortably from Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente via Obereggen to the village of Karersee | Carezza. Once there, you return the bike and walk to the mythical, turquoise-blue Lake Carezza, crossing the suspension bridge on the way there. The public bus line 184 then takes you directly back to Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente.
Route info
Easy
Distance
22,5 km
Activity time
2 h 15 min
Ascent
596 m
Descent
367 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.631 m
Lowest point
1.240 m
Directions

The start is in Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente (1357 m) at the Flex Sports rental shop, where the bike can be rented. Then follow the main road to the traffic circle at Bar Luise, take the third exit and continue on the provincial road Aldein | Aldino/Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente SP [72] to Hotel Schwarzenbach. Here you take the path [8] to Rauth | Novale (1374 m) and follow the provincial road Obereggen SP [76] to Obereggen (1550 m). From Obereggen follow the main road in the direction of Eggen | Ega. After about one kilometer turn right, where the trail continues above the farm Bewaller Hof and then on the Templweg [8] to the Lake Carezza. Then continue along path [10] to the junction with path [13], where you turn left onto the state road Eggental | Val d’Ega/Karerpass | Passo Costalunga SS [241]. The last stretch to the Sport Carezza rental shop in Karersee | Carezza (1600 m) is via the state road Eggental | Val d’Ega/Karerpass | Passo Costalunga SS [241].

19,4 km | 1:25 h | Uphill: 558m | Downhill: 273 m

After returning the bike, continue by foot on the path [6] to the unique suspension bridge at the visitor center of Lake Carezza, which you will cross. As a conclusion, the lake circuit can be made directly at Lake Carezza (1544m), before returning to Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente with the public bus line 184.

3,2 km | 0:50 h | Uphill: 19 m | Downhill: 91 m

Timetables bus: https://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:
- 181 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 180 and change 181 from Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega
- 182 and change 181 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino

Bus stop: Nova Ponente | Deutschnofen Adler; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Starting point: https://goo.gl/maps/LV38uTZbRKhn86d38

By car: 
Destination: Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Flex Sports
Parking: next to Flex Sports
Starting point: https://goo.gl/maps/LV38uTZbRKhn86d38
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Rosadira Bike Days
11 - 15 June 2025

Experience unforgettable days full of adventure, action, and pure nature amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

Highlights of the Rosadira Bike Days:

  • Guided mountain bike and e-bike tours: Discover the stunning landscape between Rosengarten and Latemar on varied trails suitable for all skill levels.

  • Riding technique workshops: Improve your skills with the help of experienced guides and tackle the trails with more confidence and fun.

  • Events and culinary delights: Enjoy South Tyrolean specialties and wrap up the days in good company at various events.

  • Family-friendly program: There are exciting activities for young bikers too, giving them a playful introduction to the world of mountain biking while parents are out on tour.

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