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Winter hike from Lake Carezza to the Frommeralm hut

Welschnofen
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
1:40
Duration in hours
Distance
5.3
Distance in km
Suggested period
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A beautiful winter hike from Lake Carezza across the Frin meadows, with splendid views of the Dolomites and a pleasant final stop at the cozy Frommeralm hut.

This winter hike follows a leisurely route from Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza) through snow-covered forests to the Frin meadows and continues to the Frommeralm hut. Along the way, the path offers beautiful views of the surrounding Dolomites, particularly the imposing Rosengarten | Catinaccio. The destination of the hike is the Frommeralm hut, which is perfect for a well-deserved break. Here, you can enjoy regional specialties in a cozy atmosphere and fully savor the winter ambiance.

Route info
Intermediate
Distance
5,3 km
Activity time
1 h 40 min
Ascent
274 m
Descent
92 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.766 m
Lowest point
1.527 m
Directions

The trail initially starts from the parking lot Lake Carezza, crossing the suspension bridge, then turning left onto path [6] and following it to the Schönblickweg | Via Bellavista. Continue to the grain mill, then take path [16] towards Moseralm and finally to the Frin meadows. Shortly before the Nigerstraße | Via Nigra, turn left onto path [1A], which leads to the Frommeralm hut.

For the return, you can take the same route. Alternatively, you can use bus line 186 with a transfer to line 180. A descent to Welschnofen | Nova Levante is also possible via the cable car.

public transportation
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, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga, Karersee | Carezza
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk with change 180 (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega with change 180 (or 184 and change 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra with change 180
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Karer See | Lago di Carezza. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
How to get there
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, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga, Karersee | Carezza
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk with change 180 (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega with change 180 (or 184 and change 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra with change 180
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Karer See | Lago di Carezza. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car: 
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: Parking lot Karer See | Lago di Carezza
Where to park
Parking: Parking lot Karer See | Lago di Carezza (with costs): https://goo.gl/maps/w4SVXQJJyxtUaLdUA
Good winter equipment is required (winter boots, possibly also crampons if needed, etc.).
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