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Winter hike to the observatory

Steinegg
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Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
1:16
Duration in hours
Distance
4.8
Distance in km
Suggested period
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Pleasant winter hike suitable for pushchairs to the first observatory in South Tyrol
Our destination is the beautiful spot at the observatory in Obergummer| San Valentino di Sopra with a fantastic view of the Dolomite formation Latemar and a unique panoramic view. Starting from the Schenken car park or the Lantschnay bus stop, the pram-friendly path leads along a tarred road with light traffic via the hiking trail [5A] to the observatory. You can stop off at the lovely Unteregger farm inn in Obergummer|San Valentino di Sopra.

Find out in advance about the opening hours and closing days of the Unteregger farm inn in winter.
Route info
Easy
Distance
4,8 km
Activity time
1 h 16 min
Ascent
42 m
Descent
42 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.318 m
Lowest point
1.291 m
Safety guidelines
In the winter months, sections of the hike can sometimes be very icy.
Special caution is advised here.
Directions

The winter hike starts at the Schenken car park or at the Lantschnay bus stop in Obergummer|San Valentino di Sopra. On the less frequented access road, you walk through the winter landscape along a part of the Planet Path and at the same time trail [5A] to the farm Unteregger. Here you will also find the Max Valier observatory and the Peter Anich solar observatory. A fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding mountains awaits you here.
The way back is via the outward route.

public transportation

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 182 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 187 from Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 180 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*
-184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega*
- 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk*
- 187 or 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra
*change in Birchabruck to the busline 182

Bus stop: Obergummer | San Valentino di Sopra "Lantschnay";
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility
Starting point: Bus stop Lantschnay

How to get there

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 182 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 187 from Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 180 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*
-184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega*
- 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk*
- 187 or 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra
*change in Birchabruck to the busline 182

Bus stop: Obergummer | San Valentino di Sopra "Lantschnay";
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility
Starting point: Bus stop Lantschnay

By car:
Destination: Obergummer | San Valentino di Sopra
Parking: Parking lot Schenken
Starting point: Parking lot Schenken

Where to park
Parking lot Schenken
Starting point: Parking lot Schenken
Winter clothing
Good hiking equipment and hiking boots
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