Easy winter hike through the snow-covered landscape at the foot of the impressive Rosen
This easy winter hike leads through the snow-covered landscape at the foot of the impressive Rosengarten | Catinaccio to the cosy Messnerjoch mountain hut. From Frommer Alm hut, the König Laurin 1 cable car takes you comfortably up to the middle station at around 2,000 metres.
From here, the groomed winter hiking trail winds through the snowy mountain landscape, offering beautiful views of the surrounding Dolomite peaks. Once you reach the Messnerjoch mountain hut, its sunny terrace invites you to take a relaxing break and enjoy the impressive mountain panorama.
The return route leads through the snow-covered forest back to Frommer Alm hut.
Refreshment stops:
The hike starts at Frommer Alm hut (1,743 m), which can be reached by the Welschnofen | Nova Levante cable car, by bus or by car.
From Frommer Alm hut, take the König Laurin 1 cable car up to the middle station at around 2,000 metres. From there, follow the groomed winter hiking trail [1B] towards the Messnerjoch mountain hut. After passing through the pedestrian underpass, continue to the Messnerjoch mountain hut (1,930 m).
For the return journey, follow the same route back through the pedestrian underpass. Then continue along the groomed winter hiking trail [1B] and onto trail [15], which is also groomed and leads downhill through the forest. Follow the route alongside the magic carpet lift to return to the starting point at Frommer Alm hut.
Alternative winter hikes:
For those who would like to extend their winter hike, here are two alternative routes:
Refreshment stops:
Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.
By public bus line:
- 186 from Paolina (Karersee | Carezza)
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga + change 186
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Obereggen, Eggen | Ega, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza + change 186
- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino + change 180 and 186
Bus stop: Welschnofen, Frommer. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
ALTERNATIVE:
Take the bus to Welschnofen | Nova Levante center, at the cable car, then ride the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante.
Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.
By public bus line:
- 186 from Paolina (Karersee | Carezza)
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga + change 186
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Obereggen, Eggen | Ega, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza + change 186
- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino + change 180 and 186
Bus stop: Welschnofen, Frommer. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
By car:
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: Parking lot at the Nigerstraße | via Nigra beneath the Frommer Alm hut
ALTERNATIVE:
Drive or take the bus to Welschnofen | Nova Levante center, at the cable car, then ride the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante.
Parking: Parking lot at the Nigerstraße | via Nigra beneath the Frommer Alm hut (with costs), https://maps.app.goo.gl/yiq1K5eRM3jpmtnb6
Alternative: Parking lot Welschnofen | Nova Levante cable car, https://maps.app.goo.gl/sArFu4rWe1AirKsZ7
Ascent with the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante
Good winter equipment is required (winter boots, possibly also crampons if needed, etc.).

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.