This circular hike leads from the Kaiserstein parking lot through forest and mountain meadows up to the Christomannos Monument at the Rosengarten. The 2.70-meter tall and 350 kg heavy monument was erected in honor of Theodor Christomannos (1854–1911). He is considered a pioneer of tourism in South Tyrol and was particularly committed to the expansion of the transport network, including being a driving force in the expansion of the Great Dolomites Road Bolzano–Cortina–Toblach, the Vinschgau railway, and also in the construction of the Grand Hotel at Karerpass. Soon after his death, the imposing monument was erected at the foot of the Rosengarten – with a view of the majestic backdrop of the Latemar, which makes the location a very special excursion destination.
Places to eat and drink:
The hike starts at the Kaiserstein parking lot. From here, follow path [6C] and at the first fork go straight ahead on path [1A] continuing towards Karerpass. After some time, turn left onto path [548], which ascends to the Rotwand Hut and Pederiva Hut. From there, the route follows the high path [549] to the Christomannos Monument, where the impressive bronze eagle and the magnificent view invite you to pause. Afterwards, continue on path [539] to the Paolina Hut. Below the hut, follow path [552] downhill until you reach a fork. There, follow the signs towards Masarè Hut, which can be reached in a few minutes. The return to the starting point at the Kaiserstein parking lot is then via path [6C].
Places to eat and drink:
The starting point of the route is easy and convenient to reach by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, Welschnofen*
- 180 or 184 from Karerpass*
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk (or: 181 and change to 180)*
- 184 Obereggen, Eggen (or: 184 and change to 180)*
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer (or: 182 and change to 180)*
- 180 from Fassatal*
*with all bus lines a change to 186 is necessary
Stop: Kaiserstein. Online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info
The starting point of the route is easy and convenient to reach by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, Welschnofen*
- 180 or 184 from Karerpass*
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk (or: 181 and change to 180)*
- 184 Obereggen, Eggen (or: 184 and change to 180)*
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer (or: 182 and change to 180)*
- 180 from Fassatal*
*with all bus lines a change to 186 is necessary
Stop: Kaiserstein. Online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info
By car:
Destination: Karersee
Parking: Kaiserstein parking lot

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