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Circular hike along the Hirzelsteig | Masarè path

Karersee, Welschnofen
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Activity time
2:27
Duration in hours
Distance
8.1
Distance in km
Status
open
Categories
  • Mountain tour
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  • Round trip
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Popular high-altitude path at the Rosengarten with spectacular views, narrow paths, and the bronze eagle (Christomannos monument).

The Hirzel path is a popular high-altitude hiking path along the Rosengarten | Catinaccio massif, running between the Kölner | Fronza alle Coronelle hut and the Rotwand | Roda di Vael hut. It remains at a relatively constant elevation and offers continuous, breathtaking views of the Latemar massif, the Eggental valley, and the surrounding mountain landscape. The trail runs at the base of the imposing Rosengarten | Catinaccio peaks and massive rock faces, mostly following narrow paths and occasionally crossing steep slopes - surefootedness and a head for heights are essential. The majestic Rosengarten | Catinaccio appears close enough to touch. A special highlight along the route is the Christomannos monument - a striking bronze eagle commemorating Theodor Christomannos, whose life's work included the development of the famous Dolomites Road from Welschnofen | Nova Levante to Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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Categories
  • Mountain tour
Tags
  • Round trip
Route info
Intermediate
Distance
8,1 km
Activity time
2 h 27 min
Ascent
336 m
Descent
339 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
2.331 m
Lowest point
2.120 m
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