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To the Christomannos Monument via the Hirzelsteig path

Karersee, Welschnofen

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Activity time

2:38

Duration in hours

Distance

8.6

Distance in km

Status

closed

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Description Turn-by-turn directions How to get there

Beautiful high-altitude trail at the Rosengarten, leading from the Kölner hut to the Paolina hut and to the Christomannos monument.

This high-altitude trail at the Rosengarten | Catinaccio runs without significant elevation changes along one of the most panoramic routes in South Tyrol. From the Kölner | Fronza alle Coronelle hut, the stony and partly narrow Hirzel path leads to the Paolina hut and then on to the Christomannos monument. This 2.7-meter-tall bronze eagle commemorates the achievements of Austrian tourism pioneer Theodor Christomannos, who played a key role in the development of tourism in the region.

View to the Rotwand | Roda di Vael

Hirzel path

Christomannos monument

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Tags

Out and back

Route info

Intermediate

Distance

8,6 km

Activity time

2 h 38 min

Ascent

399 m

Descent

399 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

2.330 m

Lowest point

2.120 m

Suggestions

Refreshment stops:

Kölner | Fronza alle Coronelle hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/klner-hut_5240
Laurins Lounge - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/laurins-lounge_5266
Paolina hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/paolina-hut_5228

Directions

The route starts at the top station of the König Laurin I & II cable cars and follows trails [549] and [552] (the lower Hirzelsteig path) to the Paolina hut, continuing along trail [539] to the Christomannos monument. The return follows the same path. Surefootedness is required in some sections.

Alternative:
From the village of Carezza, take the Paolina chairlift up to the Paolina hut and then follow the route described above in reverse.

Refreshment stops:

Kölner | Fronza alle Coronelle hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/klner-hut_5240
Laurins Lounge - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/laurins-lounge_5266
Paolina hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/paolina-hut_5228

public transportation

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

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega (or 184 and change 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra with change 180
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Welschnofen Zentrum | Nova Levante centro (centre) + ascent with the cable car; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

How to get there

Where to park

Parking: parking lot cable car Welschnofen | Nova Levante Laurin I, https://maps.app.goo.gl/sArFu4rWe1AirKsZ7
Ascent with the cable car.

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