Hike from Nova Ponente to the Maria Weißenstein Monastery

Deutschnofen
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
4:00
Duration in hours
Distance
11.8
Distance in km
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This hike leads through forest and meadows to the most famous pilgrimage site in South Tyrol, the Maria Weißenstein monastery, which is well worth a visit. Numerous votive tablets demonstrate how, for centuries, the devout sought refuge and mercy from the mother of god in times of worry or distress.

Route info
Intermediate
Distance
11,8 km
Activity time
4 h 00 min
Ascent
505 m
Descent
505 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.378 m
Lowest point
1.520 m
Directions

The comfortable hike begins at the Bar Arche car park in Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen. Trail [1] leads directly to the Laab Alm Alpine farm, which invites hikers to call in for refreshments, and continues to the Petersberger Legeralm Alpine farm, which is known for its vegan and vegetarian food. Trail [2] leads directly to the Maria Weißenstein monastery. To return, follow the [E5] trail back to the starting point.

public transportation

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

By public bus line:
- 181 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 184 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 or 181 from Deutschnofen | Ponte Nova, Stenk
- 184 from Eggen | Ega, Obereggen
- 181 or 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro
- 182 (change 181 o 184) from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 (change 181 o 184) from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Bar Luise; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Bar Arche: https://goo.gl/maps/KchtTwNgUikL7h73A

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
- 184 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 or 181 from Deutschnofen | Ponte Nova, Stenk
- 184 from Eggen | Ega, Obereggen
- 181 or 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro
- 182 (change 181 o 184) from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 (change 181 o 184) from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Bar Luise; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Bar Arche: https://goo.gl/maps/KchtTwNgUikL7h73A

By car:
Destination: Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente
Parking: Parking lot Bar Arche
Meeting Point: Bar Arche: https://goo.gl/maps/KchtTwNgUikL7h73A

Where to park

Parking: Parking lot Bar Arche
Meeting Point: Bar Arche: https://goo.gl/maps/KchtTwNgUikL7h73A

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11 - 15 June 2025

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

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