We take the bus from Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente to the GEOPARC Bletterbach visitor center. There, the guided tour of the museum begins before you descend into the impressive gorge. Explore the narrow Taubenleck section and the Butterloch before enjoying a relaxing break at a mountain hut. We then follow the European long-distance hiking trail E5 towards Weissenstein | Pietralba, passing through the Kösertal valley (1696 m) until we reach Maria Weissenstein.
For the return to Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, you can either take the bus or walk back independently (walking time approx. 1.5 hours). The bus arrives in Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente no later than 3:15 PM.
Start: 08:50 AM | Return: 3:15 PM | Duration: 6.5 h | Walking time: 3.5 h
Elevation gain/loss: 400 m up, 400 m down | Distance: 8 km
Stop at a mountain hut – Bringing drinks and snacks is recommended.
Not included in the price: entrance fee and helmet at GEOPARC Bletterbach: €9.00 per person, free for children up to 11 years
Route
Getting to the meeting point by public transport is easy and convenient.
By public bus line:
- 181 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 180 and change 181 from Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega
- 182 and change 181 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
Bus stop: church Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen; online bus timetables: suedtirolmobil
Tickets can be cancelled free of charge 24 hours before the start of the event via email at info@eggental.com or by telephone at +39 0471 619 500.
In case of cancellation by the organiser, 100% of the amount paid will be refunded.
Offer description
The event must be paid in advance online or in one of the tourist offices. Payment on site is not possible.
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