Rosengarten - Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage

King Laurin’s rose garden

Truly unspoilt nature

The legendary Rosengarten is a mountain range in the Dolomites that extends between the Tiers, Eggental and Fassa valleys. It is not only famous for its 500 kilometres of hiking routes, seven fixed-rope routes, numerous climbing routes and, in the Carezza ski area, its exciting ski runs: the silhouette of its western slopes can be recognised and admired from as far away as Bolzano/Bozen. And, at sunset, the Rosengarten “blooms” or glows with a fiery rosy red: this is due to the phenomenon of the alpenglow, also known as the Enrosadira – or, according to legend, King Laurin’s curse.

As part of the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park, the Rosengarten is one of the oldest nature parks in South Tyrol. As the name suggests, it stretches between the Dolomite massifs of the Schlern in the east and the Rosengarten in the west.

Rosengarten = scree heap?

Linguists believe that the name “Rosengarten” has its origins in the word “ruza”, meaning “scree heap”. The Italian name “Catinaccio”, however, comes from the Ladin “Ciadenac”, meaning mountain/scree bowl – which lends credibility to the presumed origin of its German name. But “Rosengarten” clearly underscores the beauty of the mountain better than the original “scree heap”!

The Rosengarten: facts and figures

The Rosengarten forms part of the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park and was declared a Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.
Its highest peak is the Kesselkogel, 3,004 metres high and 8 km long. As a free-standing range, it is considered to be one of the finest panoramic mountains in the Dolomites.
The Rosengarten has gained great fame thanks to the Enrosadira, the effect that makes it glow with a reddish light – the alpenglow – at sunset.
Of course, the legendary King Laurin, whose realm this was, has also contributed to its fame. Read about the legend of the dwarf king Laurin here.

Rosadira Bike Days

11 - 15 June 2025

Experience unforgettable days full of adventure, action, and pure nature amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

Highlights of the Rosadira Bike Days:

Guided mountain bike and e-bike tours: Discover the stunning landscape between Rosengarten and Latemar on varied trails suitable for all skill levels.
Riding technique workshops: Improve your skills with the help of experienced guides and tackle the trails with more confidence and fun.
Events and culinary delights: Enjoy South Tyrolean specialties and wrap up the days in good company at various events.
Family-friendly program: There are exciting activities for young bikers too, giving them a playful introduction to the world of mountain biking while parents are out on tour.

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