Une agréable randonnée panoramique hivernale vers le refuge Messnerjoch

The tour starts at Frommer Alm hut (1,743 m) along the Nigerpass | Via Nigra road. Frommer Alm hut is easily accessible by the Welschnofen | Nova Levante cable car, by bus or by car.

From Frommer Alm hut, take the König Laurin 1 cable car towards the Rosengarten | Catinaccio. From the middle station (2,000 m), follow the wide, well-prepared winter hiking trail [1B]. A ski slope underpass allows you to cross safely to the other side of the slope and continue to the Messnerjoch mountain hut (1,930 m), an inviting place to stop for a break. At the foot of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio, an impressive panorama opens up across the winter mountain landscape towards the Latemar and far beyond Bolzano.

From the mountain hut, the route follows the wide forest road [1], initially across snow-covered meadows and then through the forest, descending to the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra (1,688 m). From there, follow trail [1A] through the winter forest back to Frommer Alm. Between the trees, beautiful views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio open up time and again.

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

Distance: 4.4 km

Walking time: approx. 1:35 h

Elevation difference: 336 m

Option 2:

The winter hike can also be completed without using the lifts: https://eggental.com/en/activity/circular-winter-hike-from-the-frommer-alm-hut-to-the-messnerjoch-hut_5595

Refreshment stops:

• Frommer Alm hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/restaurant-frommeralm_5125
• Messnerjoch hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/almhtte-messnerjoch_5238

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 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.

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 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.

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

Good winter equipment is required (winter boots, possibly also crampons if needed, etc.).