Top

From Passo Costalunga to Lake Carezza

Karersee, Welschnofen
Add to favourites
Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
1:07
Duration in hours
Distance
4.4
Distance in km
Suggested period
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
This easy hike leads from the Karerpass through the Latemar forest to the legendary Lake Carezza.
This hike leads from the Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga through the Latemar forest to Lake Carezza. The Latemar forest is renowned for its spruce, whose wood, thanks to its unique properties, is highly valued as tonewood for the construction of string instruments. After crossing the forest, you reach Lake Carezza, one of the most beautiful alpine lakes. It captivates with its deep-green waters and the impressive mountain backdrop of the Latemar and Rosengarten | Catinaccio.
Route info
Easy
Distance
4,4 km
Activity time
1 h 07 min
Ascent
16 m
Descent
228 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.764 m
Lowest point
1.540 m
Suggestions
Refreshment stops:
Directions
The route starts at the Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga, passing the Restaurant Pizzeria B&B Antermont, and continues across a meadow to path [21]. Following path [21], you reach the junction with path [13]. Continue on path [13] along a gentle forest road until you meet path [10], which leads directly to Lake Carezza.

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 or 184 from Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza
- 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)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Karerpass | Passo Costalunga; 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 or 184 from Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza
- 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)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Karerpass | Passo Costalunga; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car:
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: parking lot Karerpass | Passo Costalunga

Where to park
Parking: parking lot Karerpass | Passo Costalunga (with costs), https://maps.app.goo.gl/2RPjavHimeyEhQKSA
You might be interested in
Discover related tours
Intermediate
Add to favourites
Welschnofen
From Welschnofen | Nova Levante to the Stadl Alm farm and Lake Carezza
Distance 16,1 km
Activity time 4 h 51 min
Ascent 655 m
Descent 649 m
Intermediate
Add to favourites
Deutschnofen
Hike & Bike| From Obereggen to Pietralba
Distance 16,8 km
Activity time 5 h 00 min
Ascent 555 m
Descent 608 m
Welschnofen
Kaiserstein Tour
Distance 16,8 km
Activity time 1 h 45 min
Ascent 113 m
Descent 256 m
Obereggen, Deutschnofen
Family-hike from the Lavazè Mountain Pass to the Lieg Alm Hut
Distance 5,1 km
Activity time 1 h 20 min
Ascent 78 m
Descent 78 m
Deutschnofen
LATEMAR.ADVENTURE: On the Poacher’s Trail
Distance 1,2 km
Activity time 2 h 00 min
Ascent 21 m
Descent 49 m
Welschnofen
Family hike from the Frommer Alm hut to the Ochsenhütte hut
Distance 2,1 km
Activity time 38 min
Ascent 102 m
Descent 53 m