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Multiday Hike - Alpine Pearls - 2. stage

Karersee, Welschnofen
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Category
Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
5:32
Duration in hours
Distance
16.4
Distance in km
Status
closed
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Scenically stunning – the second stage passes through the Tiers Valley, leading up to the Niger Pass | Passo Nigra with breathtaking views of the Rosengarten and Latemar massifs.

On this stage, you will immerse yourself deeply in the legendary mountain landscape of the Dolomites. The trail leads you through the picturesque Tiers Valley and repeatedly offers breathtaking views of the majestic Rosengarten | Catinaccio massif, renowned for the so-called "Enrosadira" – the Alpenglow. Particularly impressive is the transition to the Niger Pass | Passo Nigra, from where the view opens up to the Latemar massif and the surrounding alpine meadows.

Route info
Intermediate
Distance
16,4 km
Activity time
5 h 32 min
Ascent
1.138 m
Descent
265 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.856 m
Lowest point
860 m
Directions

Next stage begins in Tiers | Tires and leads among trail [2] to St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano. Trail [7] takes from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano to trail [1A] in direction to the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra. Reached the pass follow again trail [1A] till the restaurant Tschein hut. This trail goes through forests and meadows and ends at the mountain pass, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga.  

There are numerous possibilities for accommodation.

Bus stops:  Tiers | Tires, St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra, Frommer Alm hut, restaurant Tschein hut, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga.

public transportation

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

By public bus line:
- 185 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 180 from Karer See | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante (change 185)
- 180, 181 or 184 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova*
- 184 from Stenk, Eggen | Ega, Obereggen*
- 184 or 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Welschnofen | Nova Levante*
- 182 from Gummer | San Valentino, Steinegg | Collepietra*
- 180 from Val di Fassa*
* (change 185)

Bus stop: St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano Tiers | Tires; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano Tiers | Tires: https://goo.gl/maps/SWRcYg2TxJXR18GG6

How to get there

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

By public bus line:
- 185 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 180 from Karer See | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante (change 185)
- 180, 181 or 184 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova*
- 184 from Stenk, Eggen | Ega, Obereggen*
- 184 or 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Welschnofen | Nova Levante*
- 182 from Gummer | San Valentino, Steinegg | Collepietra*
- 180 from Val di Fassa*
* (change 185)

Bus stop: St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano Tiers | Tires; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano Tiers | Tires: https://goo.gl/maps/SWRcYg2TxJXR18GG6

By car:
Destination: St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano Tiers | Tires
Parking: parking lot cableway Tiers | Tires
Meeting point: St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano Tiers | Tires: https://goo.gl/maps/SWRcYg2TxJXR18GG6

Where to park

Parking: parking lot cableway Tiers | Tires
Meeting point: St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano Tiers | Tires: https://goo.gl/maps/SWRcYg2TxJXR18GG6

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

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  • 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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