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Randonnée autour des lacs Karer et Mittersee

Welschnofen

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Difficulty

Easy

Activity time

1:35

Duration in hours

Distance

5.7

Distance in km

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Family hike to the mysterious Mittersee, which appears only briefly in the spring - with a detour to Karer See and the suspension bridge.

Did you know that Karer See has a little brother? It is the Mittersee – a hidden natural jewel in the woods that exists only for a short time in spring (around May-June depending on the weather). During this time, a meadow transforms into a lake filled with 8° cold meltwater. But by July, it usually disappears without a trace. As long as it is there, the Mittersee is considered a true natural spectacle and insider tip. The especially brave even dare a jump into the refreshing water or take a small round with the raft. This family-friendly hike not only leads to the mysterious Mittersee but also to the well-known Karer See and the suspension bridge – offering great views of the Rosengarten and Latemar along the way.

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Round trip
Family-friendly

Route info

Easy

Distance

5,7 km

Activity time

1 h 35 min

Ascent

127 m

Descent

122 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1.636 m

Lowest point

1.538 m

Suggestions

Refreshment options:

Food & Drinks at the Paolina parking lot - opening hours and days off: https://eggental.com/de/infos/golf-food-drinks_10392
Sea Bistro at Karer See - opening hours and days off: https://eggental.com/de/infos/sea-bistro_5234

Directions

The route starts at the Paolina parking lot and initially follows path [6] through the village of Karersee, passing behind the St. Josef chapel to the playground. There turn left onto path [10] to the Grand Hotel Karersee, where the road is then crossed. After crossing the road near the Forstschule Latemar, continue first on path [10]. At the next junction, turn left and follow path [12] to the Mittersee (note: the Mittersee exists only in the spring months, around May/June). Continue on path [12] reaching Karer See. Here, you can walk around the lake. Through the underpass, you reach the Karer See parking lot, which you cross. At the end of the parking lot, you go over the suspension bridge and on path [6] towards Karersee settlement and back to the starting point at the Paolina parking lot.

Refreshment options:

Food & Drinks at the Paolina parking lot - opening hours and days off: https://eggental.com/de/infos/golf-food-drinks_10392
Sea Bistro at Karer See - opening hours and days off: https://eggental.com/de/infos/sea-bistro_5234

public transportation

The starting point of the route is easy and convenient to reach by public transport.

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, Welschnofen, Karer See
- 180 from Fassa Valley, Karer Pass
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk with transfer to 180 (or: 181 and transfer to 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen with transfer to 180 (or: 184 and transfer to 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian, Niger Pass
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer with transfer to 180 (or: 182 and transfer to 180)

Stop: Paolina. Online timetable search on South Tyrol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info

How to get there

The starting point of the route is easy and convenient to reach by public transport.

Stop: Paolina. Online timetable search on South Tyrol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info

By car:
Destination: Karersee
Parking: Paolina car park

Where to park

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

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