This via ferrata is a classic in the Dolomites and is framed by rugged walls and towers with magnificent views. The via ferrata is relatively short with difficult Alpine passages that require Alpine experience.
Attention: there are still some snowfields, safety measures have been taken and ropes have been tensioned at the most dangerous points.
Attention: Due to weather events, the path to the Tschagerjoch has been damaged. Therefore, the ascent to Tschagerjoch is more challenging and suitable only for experienced hikers.
The tour begins at the mountain station of the cable car König Laurin II near the Fronza alle Coronelle | Kölner hut (2,337 m). Trail [542] leads from here to the beginning of the via ferrata where the ascent is secured (300 m). The most difficult section is the often iced canyon (attention: icy in early summer). After crossing the iced canyon, one arrives at the Santnerpass hut (2,734 m). Descent is via trail [542] to the Re Alberto | Gartl hut and Vajolet hut. Continue on trail [541] and [550] via the Tschagerjoch | Passo Coronelle ridge back to the starting point.
Difficulty: medium-difficult (B/C) - only for sure-footed climbers with climbing equipment and experience.
Caution: (Old) snow fields danger of slipping and falling! Only for sure-footed hikers with appropriate equipment.
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Val di Fassa
- 180 from Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga, Karer See | Lago di Carezza
- 180 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 184 and change 180 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega
- 181 and change 180 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
Bus stop: Welschnofen | Nova Levante, centre + cable car Laurin I & cable car König Laurin I+II; online timetable search at: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DFkPp8q1AJZ1CPpa8
By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Val di Fassa
- 180 from Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga, Karer See | Lago di Carezza
- 180 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 184 and change 180 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega
- 181 and change 180 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
Bus stop: Welschnofen | Nova Levante, centre + cable car Laurin I & cable car König Laurin I+II; online timetable search at: https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DFkPp8q1AJZ1CPpa8
By car:
Destination: Welschnofen | Nova Levante
Parking: Parking lot Frommer
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DFkPp8q1AJZ1CPpa8