The impressive formations of Steinegg|Collepietra are a true natural wonder and tell a story that goes back thousands of years. Their formation dates back to the last ice age: when the glaciers melted, they left behind huge quantities of moraine material - a mixture of clay, sand and stones. Over the millennia, rain has eroded this material, but in some places it has formed clay cones with protective stones on top. These ‘hats’ protect the cones of earth underneath from erosion, giving the earth pyramids their unique shape.

Their slender formations, often crowned by imposing boulders, rise up from the valley floor and seem almost unreal - as if from another world.
A hike to the earth pyramids takes you through picturesque forests and meadows and even through a gorge. Whether you are hiking alone or with your family, this place is both fascinating and inspiring.

The best time to explore the earth pyramids is in the early morning or late afternoon, when the light brings out the bizarre shapes in a particularly impressive way.

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next to the main road in front of the Cafè Christl - Parking Village Square Steinegg
Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg

Arrival

The starting point for a hike to the earth pyramids is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.

By public bus line
- 182 from Bozen|Bolzano
- 180 from Welschnofen|Nova Levante, Karersee|Lago di Carezza, Karerpass|Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*
- 184 from Oberggen, Eggen|Ega*
- 181 from Weissenstein|Pietralba, Petersberg|Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen|Nova Pontente, Stenk*
- 182 from Gummer|San Valentino in Campo
*change in Birchabruck | Ponte Nova to the line 182

Bus stop: Steinegg | Collepietra Village;
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility
Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg

By car:
Destination: Steinegg|Collepietra
Parking: next to the main road in front of the Cafè Christl - Parking Village Square Steinegg
Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg



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The starting point for a hike to the earth pyramids is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.

By public bus line
- 182 from Bozen|Bolzano
- 180 from Welschnofem|Nova Levante, Karersee|Lago di Carezza, Karerpass|Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*
- 184 from Oberggen, Eggen|Ega*
- 181 from Weissenstein|Pietralba, Petersberg|Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen|Nova Pontente, Stenk*
- 182 from Gummer|San Valentino in Campo
*change in Birchabruck | Ponte Nova to the line 182

Bus stop: Steinegg | Collepietra Village;
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility
Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg
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