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Hike from the Laab Alm to the Neuhütt Alm & the Leger Alm in Petersberg / Monte S. Pietro

Deutschnofen
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
2:00
Duration in hours
Distance
6.8
Distance in km
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Easy alpine walk from Laab Alm to Neuhütt and Petersberger Leger huts – perfect for families, nature lovers and those who enjoy peaceful mountain moments.

This relaxed alpine hike begins at the scenic Laab Alm and leads through airy forests and open meadows to two welcoming mountain huts – perfect stops to pause and enjoy. The first stretch is easy and peaceful, following a wide forest track that offers occasional views of the surrounding peaks.

Neuhütt Alm is known for its warm hospitality and delicious South Tyrolean cuisine – an ideal spot for your first break. The trail then continues through gentle woodland paths to the quiet and beautifully situated Petersberger Leger Alm, surrounded by wide pastures and alpine silence.

This circular route is perfect for families, leisure hikers, and anyone looking for a calm day in nature. It’s a gentle mix of natural beauty and local flavors – a hiking experience that stays with you.

Route info
Intermediate
Distance
6,8 km
Activity time
2 h 00 min
Ascent
314 m
Descent
314 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.786 m
Lowest point
1.530 m
Directions

The hike starts at Laab Alm (1,648 m), accessible by car via a forest road. From the parking area, follow trail [1], which gently ascends through open forest and offers peaceful scenery.

After about 45 minutes, you’ll reach Neuhütt Alm (1,791 m) – a welcoming hut with traditional food and beautiful views from its sunny terrace.

Continue along trail [2] through a quiet forest until you arrive at Petersberger Leger Alm (1,770 m), peacefully nestled in wide alpine meadows.

To return, take trail [1B], a gentle downhill path through the forest that leads back to Laab Alm.

public transportation

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 181 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 184 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 or 181 from Deutschnofen | Ponte Nova, Stenk
- 184 from Eggen | Ega, Obereggen
- 181 or 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro
- 182 (change 181 o 184) from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 (change 181 o 184) from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Bar Luise; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Malga Laab Alm: https://goo.gl/maps/6cS36szaQCMJtkwU9

How to get there

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 181 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 184 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 or 181 from Deutschnofen | Ponte Nova, Stenk
- 184 from Eggen | Ega, Obereggen
- 181 or 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro
- 182 (change 181 o 184) from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 (change 181 o 184) from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Bar Luise; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Malga Laab Alm: https://goo.gl/maps/6cS36szaQCMJtkwU9

By car:
Destination: Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente
Parking: Parking lot Malga Laab Alm Meeting Point: Malga Laab Alm https://goo.gl/maps/6cS36szaQCMJtkwU9

Where to park

Parking: Parking lot Malga Laab Alm
Meeting Point: Malga Laab Alm https://goo.gl/maps/6cS36szaQCMJtkwU9

 

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