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Highlight circular hike: Lake Carezza - Latemar rock labyrinth - Eggental Mountain Cinema Latemar meadows - Passo Costalunga

Karersee, Welschnofen
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
3:40
Duration in hours
Distance
11.7
Distance in km
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Circular hike with all the highlights at the foot of the Latemar: Over the suspension bridge to Lake Carezza, through the labyrinth to the Latemar meadows with mountain cinema.

This varied circular hike combines the most beautiful natural and scenic highlights around the village of Karersee | Carezza and the imposing Latemar massif. The route begins behind the historic Grand Hotel, offering magnificent views of the rugged Latemar range. A suspension bridge crosses a small gorge and leads to the turquoise Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza). This emerald-green natural monument is not only known for its vivid colors, but also for the legend of the water nymph, which gives the lake a mysterious aura. The trail continues along pleasant paths to the Latemar rock labyrinth - a fascinating area of bizarre rock formations, hidden passages, and ancient steps carved into stone. Once on the Latemar meadows, a breathtaking panorama of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio opens up. Here, the Latmor Alm hut and the so-called “mountain sinema” invite hikers to pause and marvel. The return route takes you gently back over the Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga to the starting point - a hike full of variety and unforgettable views.

Route info
Intermediate
Distance
11,7 km
Activity time
3 h 40 min
Ascent
607 m
Descent
607 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.950 m
Lowest point
1.534 m
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Refreshment stops:

Directions

The route starts at the Paolina car park. First, follow path [6] towards Lake Carezza. A suspension bridge built in 2018 takes you across a small gorge to the parking area of Lake Carezza. Cross the lot and pass through an underpass to reach the lake itself. Follow the path along the right-hand shore until you reach hiking path [11], which climbs steadily uphill to the Mitterleger | Radura di Mezzo viewpoint (1839 m). From here, turn onto the Labyrinth path [20], which winds its way through the striking rock formations of the Latemar labyrinth. At the junction with path [18], turn right in the direction of the Latemar saddle. After a steep ascent, you'll reach path [18A], which gently traverses a scenic alpine meadow. A short final climb brings you to the Latemar meadows and the Eggental mountain cinema (1861 m), offering stunning panoramic views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and the Rotwand | Roda di Vael. Right after the mountain cinema, the Latmor Alm hut is a perfect spot to rest and refuel with regional specialties while enjoying the magnificent Dolomite backdrop. To descend, follow path [17] down to the Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga. From there, path [6] on the left leads you back to the starting point at the Paolina car park.

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, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See, Lago di Carezza
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk with change 180 (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega with change 180 (or 184 and change 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Paolina. 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, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See, Lago di Carezza
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk with change 180 (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega with change 180 (or 184 and change 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Paolina. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car:
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: Parking lot Paolina

Where to park

Parking: Parking lot Paolina, https://maps.app.goo.gl/3YHh2Jc8bFskkTXdA

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