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Winter hike from Welschnofen | Nova Levante to Lake Carezza

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Activity time
2:54
Duration in hours
Distance
9
Distance in km
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This winter hike leads from Welschnofen | Nova Levante to the frozen Lake Carezza with gentle ascents and views of the village such as the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar.

This winter hike follows the "Herrensteig" from Welschnofen | Nova Levante to Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza), considered one of the most magnificent alpine lakes. The lake, located at the foot of the Latemar and known for its deep green waters and the beautiful mountain backdrop, is frozen in winter and usually covered with a white blanket of snow.

From Welschnofen | Nova Levante, the path ascends with a steady, gentle incline up to Lake Carezza. Along the "Herrensteig", you are treated to beautiful views of the picturesque village of Welschnofen | Nova Levante. Upon reaching the lake, a breathtaking panorama opens up with views of the impressive mountain ranges of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar.

Route info
Difficult
Distance
9,0 km
Activity time
2 h 54 min
Ascent
518 m
Descent
518 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.549 m
Lowest point
1.160 m
Safety guidelines
Attention: Path [7] and [10A] are not prepared in winter.
Directions

The path leads from the parking lot of the cable car in Welschnofen | Nova Levante on path [7] and [7A] to the Hotel Adler and further on path [10A] to the Lake Carezza. The return is possible on the same route. Alternatively, bus route 180 can also be used.

Attention: Path [7] and [10A] are not prepared in winter.

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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