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Winter hike from the Frommeralm hut to Ochsenhütte hut

Welschnofen
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Category
Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
1:10
Duration in hours
Distance
4.2
Distance in km
Suggested period
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A picturesque winter hike from the Frommeralm hut to the Ochsenhütte hut, offering breathtaking views and regional delicacies in a cozy hut atmosphere.
This winter hike leads from the Frommeralm hut through a picturesque snowy landscape to the cozy Ochsenhütte hut. The well-prepared path offers breathtaking views of the snow-covered peaks of the Latemar and Rosengarten | Catinaccio. The tour is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the winter mountain world and rewards hikers with a warm stop at the rustic hut, where regional specialties await.
Route info
Easy
Distance
4,2 km
Activity time
1 h 10 min
Ascent
104 m
Descent
104 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.774 m
Lowest point
1.707 m
Directions

Starting at the Frommeralm hut, path [1A] leads below the Via Nigra | Nigerstraße through the snowy forest and, after a short stretch directly on the road, you reach the Ochsenhütte hut.

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, Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 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, Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 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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