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Winter hike from Welschnofen | Nova Levante to the Schillerhof hut

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Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
2:34
Duration in hours
Distance
8.2
Distance in km
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This winter hike from Welschnofen | Nova Levante to the Schillerhof hut leads through snowy meadows and forests, with a steady ascent and beautiful views of the Dolomites.

This winter hike leads from Welschnofen | Nova Levante towards the traditional Schillerhof hut. The trail starts in the village center and gradually ascends through snowy meadows and forests. Along the way, you can enjoy views of the impressive mountain landscapes of the Dolomites, including the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar.

 

Route info
Easy
Distance
8,2 km
Activity time
2 h 34 min
Ascent
429 m
Descent
429 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.573 m
Lowest point
1.159 m
Safety guidelines
Path [1] and [4A] snow-cleared paths.
Directions

This winter hike starts from the parking lot of the cable car Welschnofen | Nova Levante. From the main road (Karerseestraße | Via Carezza), walk a short distance to the crossing next to the ski rental (Rosengartenstraße | Via Carezza). From there, path [4A] and [5] lead to the wolf pit. Continue on path [1] to Schillerhof hut (permanently closed). On the return to Welschnofen | Nova Levante, follow path [1] first and then path [4A].
Variant: From Welschnofen | Nova Levante, take the Laurin I cable car up to the Frommeralm hut – path [1A] – Nigerpass | Passo Nigra – path [1] – Schillerhof hut.


ATTENTION: Schillerhof hut closed due to staff shortage.

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

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

Bus stop: Welschnofen Zentrum | Nova Levante centro (centre); online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car: 
Destination: Welschnofen | Nova Levante
Parking: Parking lor cable car Laurin I
Where to park

Parking: Parking lot cable car Welschnofen | Nova Levante Laurin I, https://g.page/Kabinenbahn?share

Good winter equipment is required (winter boots, possibly also crampons if needed, etc.).
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