This short yet striking stage of the Sentiero Italia trail leads you straight to the impressive foot of the Latemar massif, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Gentle stretches through forests and open landscapes make this hike a relaxed nature experience, appealing to both leisure walkers and mountain lovers. The stunning views of the iconic Dolomite peaks invite awe and admiration. Nearby alpine huts and ski lifts offer charming rest stops, blending nature, culture, and alpine atmosphere perfectly. This stage is ideal for discovering the beauty of the Dolomites in an enjoyable and accessible way.
The stage starts at the Lavazè Pass at about 1,805 m elevation. From here, follow the main road briefly before turning right onto trail [9] into the forest. The trail is mostly flat and leads to a gentle climb up to Reiterjoch at about 1,960 m. Then descend to the Alpe di Pampeago at approximately 1,720 m, the base of the Latemar ski lifts at the border between Eggental and Fiemme Valley. The hike ends in the charming village of Obereggen (approx. 1,550 m).
Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.
By public bus line:Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.
By public bus line:
- 180 or 181 from Bozen | Bolzano,
- 180 or 184 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Stenk, Eggen | Ega, Obereggen, Jochgrimm | Passo Oclini
- 184 from Weissenstein Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente
- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 from Val di Fassa
Bus stop: PassoLavazè; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Passo Lavazè: https://goo.gl/maps/TmQLBAvhDtbhWoHV6
By car:
Destination: Passo Lavazè
Parking: parcheggio Lavazè
Meeting point: Passo Lavazè: https://goo.gl/maps/TmQLBAvhDtbhWoHV6
Holders of the Mountain Pass can use 17 lifts in the heart of the Rosengarten, Latemar and Schlern/Sciliar any three or five days within a period of seven consecutive days.