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

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: https://eggental.com/en/activity/leisurely-panoramic-winter-hike-to-the-messnerjoch-mountain-hut_52542

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.

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.

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