Top

Winter hike from Eggen/Ega to the Grotthof

Deutschnofen
Add to favourites
Category
Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
1:25
Duration in hours
Distance
4
Distance in km
WSEN
Suggested period
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Winter hike around Eggen to Grott farm – scenic views, gentle climbs and cozy stops. Perfect for families and those who enjoy a relaxing nature walk.
This scenic winter loop hike around the village of Eggen offers peaceful forest trails, gentle hills and beautiful views over the snowy landscape. The path leads past the charming Grott farm, nestled in idyllic surroundings, and invites you to enjoy the winter quiet. With only a moderate incline, this tour is ideal for families or anyone looking for a relaxing half-day walk. Afterwards, warm up and enjoy local hospitality at inviting spots like Dorfhotel Moar am Latemar or Gasserhof.
Route info
Intermediate
Distance
4,0 km
Activity time
1 h 25 min
Ascent
183 m
Descent
182 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.307 m
Lowest point
1.125 m
Directions

The hike starts at the village square in Eggen. Follow Trail [7A] gently uphill through snowy forests and meadows to reach the Grott farm.

For the return, follow Trail [7] past the Kob farm, looping back to the village square.

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
- 180 or 184 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Stenk, Obereggen
- 184 or 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Pontente
- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Eggen Kirche | Ega chiesa; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Eggen | Ega village square: https://goo.gl/maps/8riRgY49cotYCXpY9

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
- 180 or 184 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Stenk, Obereggen
- 184 or 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Pontente
- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Eggen Kirche | Ega chiesa; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Eggen | Ega village square: https://goo.gl/maps/8riRgY49cotYCXpY9

By car: Destination: Eggen | Ega
Parking: Eggen | Ega parking lot
Meeting point: Eggen | Ega village square: https://goo.gl/maps/8riRgY49cotYCXpY9

Where to park

Parking: Eggen | Ega parking lot
Meeting point: Eggen | Ega village square: https://goo.gl/maps/8riRgY49cotYCXpY9

You might be interested in
Discover related tours
Deutschnofen
Winter hike to the Lieg hut
Distance 8,3 km
Activity time 2 h 40 min
Ascent 474 m
Descent 469 m
Deutschnofen
Winter hike to the place of pilgrimage Maria Weissenstein and the Petersberger Leger hut
Distance 2,4 km
Activity time 40 min
Ascent 68 m
Descent 66 m
Steinegg
Winter hike at the Steinegg Ridgeway
Distance 10,6 km
Activity time 3 h 00 min
Ascent 209 m
Descent 210 m
Welschnofen
Middle winter circular hike at Lake Carezza
Distance 2,5 km
Activity time 42 min
Ascent 73 m
Descent 73 m
Sissi monument | © Eggental Tourismus | Clicktext, Eggental – Val d’Ega
Intermediate
Add to favourites
Welschnofen
Winter hike on the Sissi Promenade in Karersee | Carezza
Distance 10,8 km
Activity time 2 h 58 min
Ascent 159 m
Descent 159 m
Deutschnofen
Winter Hike from Obereggen to the Eggentaler Almen
Distance 11,3 km
Activity time 3 h 40 min
Ascent 524 m
Descent 524 m
Mountain Pass
1 Ticket - 17 lifts - 3 mountains

Holders of the Mountain Pass can use 17 lifts in the heart of the RosengartenLatemar and Schlern/Sciliar any three or five days within a period of seven consecutive days.

More informations