This leisurely circular hike combines nature, panoramic views, and a touch of history around Karersee | Carezza. It leads along the Elisabeth Promenade to the historic Elisabeth monument, then continues through the idyllic Frin meadows, offering an impressive 360° mountain panorama of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar massifs. Along the way, you’ll pass an old grain mill before returning to the starting point. The tour pays tribute to Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sissi, who spent the summer of 1897 at the Grand Hotel Carezza. A passionate hiker, she loved to explore the region on foot. Her favorite walking path was later named after her, and a small memorial plaque along the route still commemorates her stay in the area.
This easy circular hike starts at the Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza) parking lot. After crossing the parking area, you reach a suspension bridge spanning a small gorge with a stream. Then, follow path [6], passing charming old farms along the way. At the Sohler Hof farm, turn left onto the narrow forest path [3], which gently leads through the woods to a clearing where the Elisabeth monument stands, commemorating Empress Elisabeth’s visit in 1897. Returning to the path junction, continue on path [6] toward the expansive Frin meadows. From there, follow trail [16] to hotel Moseralm, the grain mill, and finally back to the starting point at Lake Carezza via path [6].
- Sea Bistro at Lake Carezza - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/sea-bistro_5234
- Meierei inn along the Schönblickweg | Via Bellavista - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/albergo-gasthof-meierei_5116
- Ladritscher Hof farm along the Schönblickweg | Via Bellavista - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/farm-ladritscher-hof_5252
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 180 or 184 from Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega (or 184 and change 180)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)
- 180 from Val di Fassa
Bus stop: Karer See | Lago di Carezza. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga, Karersee | Carezza
- 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 with change 180
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 (or 182 and change 180)
Bus stop: Karer See | Lago di Carezza. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
By car:
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: Parking lot Karer See | Lago di Carezza
Parking: Parking lot Karer See | Lago di Carezza (with costs): https://goo.gl/maps/w4SVXQJJyxtUaLdUA
