Into the heart of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio massif – Vajolon

The hike begins at the Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga (1752 m). Just opposite the sports shop, path [1A] starts, initially following a narrow paved road that soon becomes a forest path. At the trail junction, follow path [552], which leads via a short, steep ascent to the Paolina hut. From there, the path continues along narrow paths, past small streams and rocky alpine meadows, until it joins path [9]. This route leads to the Vajolonpass | Passo Vajolonvia a steep couloir, equipped with stairs, a ladder, wooden planks, and steel cables to assist the ascent. At the Vajolonpass | Passo Vajolon (2560 m), you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the Fassa valley below. The descent follows paths [551] and later [541] down to the Rotwand | Roda di Vael hut (2283 m) and the adjacent Pederiva hut. From there, path [548] leads through meadows and forest down to the Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga.

Alternative: Instead of hiking up to the Paolina hut, you can take the chairlift from the Paolina car park and join the route from there. For the return, you can descend from the Rotwand | Roda di Vael hut via the Christomannos monument and take the chairlift back down to the Paolina car park.

Refreshment stops:

• Paolina hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/paolina-hut_5228
• Rotwand | Roda di Vael hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/rifugio-roda-di-vael_5242
• Pederiva hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/baita-m-pederiva-pederiva-htte_5246
• Antermont restaurant at the Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga – Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/bar-restaurant-pizzeria-antermont_5236

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 or 184 from Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza
- 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)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Karerpass | Passo Costalunga; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

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 or 184 from Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza
- 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)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Karerpass | Passo Costalunga; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car:
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: parking lot Karerpass | Passo Costalunga