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Randonnée hivernale de la Frommer Alm à la cabane d'alpage Messnerjoch

Welschnofen, Karersee

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Difficulty

Easy

Activity time

2:23

Duration in hours

Distance

5

Distance in km

Status

open

Categories

Winter hiking

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Linear route
Round trip

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Winter circular hike from Frommer Alm hut via the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra to the Messnerjoch mountain hut, with beautiful views of the snow-covered Rosengarten | Catinaccio.

This varied winter circular hike leads through the snow-covered landscape at the foot of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio. From Frommer Alm hut, the route passes through wintry forests to the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra and continues to the Messnerjoch mountain hut. Along the well-prepared trail, impressive views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and the surrounding Dolomite landscape open up time and again.

The Messnerjoch mountain hut is the perfect place for a cosy break along the way. Enjoy a warm drink and homemade specialities while taking in the winter mountain scenery. The circular route then leads through the forest back to Frommer Alm hut.

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Categories

Winter hiking

Tags

Linear route
Round trip

Route info

Easy

Distance

5,0 km

Activity time

2 h 23 min

Ascent

352 m

Descent

352 m

Technical skills

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1.924 m

Lowest point

1.671 m

Directions

The winter circular hike starts at the parking area below Frommer Alm hut (1,743 m). First, the route leads uphill to the mountain station of the Tiers | Tires Cabrio cable car. From there, follow trail [1A] above the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra road through the snow-covered forest to the Nigerpass (1,688 m).

At the Nigerpass, follow trail [1] along the forest road to the Messnerjoch mountain hut (1,930 m). The route then continues along trail [1B] to the ski slope underpass. After passing through the underpass, follow trail [15] downhill through the forest. Continue alongside the ski slope and the magic carpet to return to the starting point at Frommer Alm hut.

Option 1: The circular hike can also be completed in the opposite direction.

Distance: 5 km

Walking time: approx. 1:45 h

Elevation difference: 268 m

Option 2:

The winter hike can also be combined with a ride on the lifts:

public transportation

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

By public bus line:

- 186 from Paolina (Karersee | Carezza)

- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga + change 186

- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Obereggen, Eggen | Ega, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza + change 186

- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino + change 180/184 and 186

Bus stop: Welschnofen, Frommer. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

ALTERNATIVE:

Take the bus to Welschnofen | Nova Levante center, at the cable car, then ride the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante.

How to get there

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

By public bus line:

- 186 from Paolina (Karersee | Carezza)

- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga + change 186

- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Obereggen, Eggen | Ega, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza + change 186

- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino + change 180/184 and 186

Bus stop: Welschnofen, Frommer. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car:

Destination: Karersee | Carezza

Parking: Parking lot at the Nigerstraße | via Nigra beneath the Frommer Alm hut

ALTERNATIVE:

Drive or take the bus to Welschnofen | Nova Levante center, at the cable car, then ride the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante.

Where to park

Parking: Parking lot at the Nigerstraße | via Nigra beneath the Frommer Alm hut (with costs), https://maps.app.goo.gl/yiq1K5eRM3jpmtnb6

Alternative: Parking lot Welschnofen | Nova Levante cable car, https://maps.app.goo.gl/sArFu4rWe1AirKsZ7

Ascent with the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante

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