This hike combines enjoyment of nature with spiritual reflection. From the village of Deutschnofen, the path leads through quiet forests and over gentle alpine meadows to one of South Tyrol's most important pilgrimage sites: Maria Weißenstein.
Along the way, traditional alpine huts invite you to rest – here you can enjoy regional specialties and absorb the peaceful mountain landscape in complete tranquility. Step by step, you immerse deeper into the silence of nature until finally reaching the baroque pilgrimage church with its venerable atmosphere.
The route is ideal for those seeking to slow down, who enjoy hiking on gentle terrain and want to combine nature with culture. A hike that touches body, mind, and soul.
The hike starts at the Bar Arche parking lot in Deutschnofen (1,350 m). From there, follow path [1] heading south, which gently leads through light forest and over meadows to the Laab Alm (1,648 m) – a popular place to stop with a beautiful view.
From Laab Alm, continue on path [1] to the Petersberger Leger Alm (1,770 m). It lies idyllically amidst alpine pastures and is a quiet place for a rest.
From the Petersberger Leger Alm, follow path [2], which gently descends through forest and over meadows to the destination: the pilgrimage site Maria Weißenstein (1,520 m) with its impressive baroque church.
The return route runs along the European long-distance path [E5], which leads back to the Bar Arche parking lot in Deutschnofen.
The starting point of the route is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 181 from Bolzano
- 184 from Karersee, Karerpass, Welschnofen
- 184 or 181 from Birchabruck, Stenk
- 184 from Eggen, Obereggen
- 181 or 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg
- 182 (change bus 181 or 184) from Steinegg, Gummer
- 180 (change bus 181 or 184) from
Fassatal stop: Deutschnofen, Bar Luise; online timetable search on Südtirol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info
The starting point of the route is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 181 from Bolzano
- 184 from Karersee, Karerpass, Welschnofen
- 184 or 181 from Birchabruck, Stenk
- 184 from Eggen, Obereggen
- 181 or 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg
- 182 (change bus 181 or 184) from Steinegg, Gummer
- 180 (change bus 181 or 184) from Fassatal
Stop: Deutschnofen, Bar Luise; online timetable search on Südtirol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info
By car:
Destination: Deutschnofen
Parking: Bar Arche parking lot
Meeting point: Bar Arche: https://goo.gl/maps/KchtTwNgUikL7h73A
Parking: Bar Arche parking lot
Meeting point: Bar Arche: https://goo.gl/maps/KchtTwNgUikL7h73A