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Circular hike from the Frommer Alm hut to the Messnerjoch hut

Welschnofen, Karersee
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Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
1:33
Duration in hours
Distance
4.9
Distance in km
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Circular hike through woods and meadows from the Frommer Alm hut to the Messnerjoch hut with views of the Rosengarten, a cozy stop, and a playground.

This circular hike starts at the Frommer Alm hut and first leads through shady forest sections to the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra, before continuing with a gentle ascent to the idyllic Messnerjoch hut. Nestled in wide alpine meadows and framed by the impressive Dolomite peaks, the hut invites you to take a relaxing break. While adults can enjoy homemade specialties on the sunny terrace, children can have fun at the small playground. The return to the Frommer Alm hut follows a gentle descent through meadows and open forest. To round off the tour, the Frommer Alm hut also spoils you with typical South Tyrolean delicacies and offers children another chance to play.

Route info
Easy
Distance
4,9 km
Activity time
1 h 33 min
Ascent
263 m
Descent
271 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.925 m
Lowest point
1.687 m
Suggestions
Refreshment stops:
Directions
The hike starts at the top station of the Welschnofen | Nova Levante cable car next to the Frommer Alm hut. From there, follow path [1A] above the Nigerstraße | via Nigra until you reach the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra. Continuing on path [1], you reach the Messnerjoch hut. The return to the Frommer Alm hut follows the paths [1B] and [15].

Refreshment stops:
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, Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 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) + ascent with the cable car; 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, Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 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) + ascent with the cable car; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car: 
Destination: Welschnofen | Nova Levante
Parking: Parking lor cable car Laurin I + ascent with the cable car
Where to park

Parking: parking lot cable car Welschnofen | Nova Levante Laurin I, https://maps.app.goo.gl/sArFu4rWe1AirKsZ7 
Ascent with the cable car.

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