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Family hike from Carezza to the monument Sissi

Welschnofen

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Difficulty

Easy

Activity time

2:58

Duration in hours

Distance

10.8

Distance in km

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Historic walking path in Sissi’s footsteps: The Elisabeth Promenade invites visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll through idyllic scenery, complete with a monument to the Empress.

In August 1897, Empress Elisabeth of Austria – better known as Sissi – spent an extended holiday at the historic Grand Hotel Karersee. During her stay, she took numerous excursions into the idyllic surroundings, one of which led her along the very path that now bears her name: the Elisabeth Promenade. This historic walking trail, complete with a commemorative monument, stands as a tribute to the Empress’s love of nature and hiking. Even today, it invites visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the stunning landscape around Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza).

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Route info

Easy

Distance

10,8 km

Activity time

2 h 58 min

Ascent

219 m

Descent

219 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

1.630 m

Lowest point

1.526 m

Suggestions

Refreshment stops:

Food & Drinks at the Paolina parking lot - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/golf-food-drinks_10392
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

Directions

This leisurely hike begins in Carezza at the valley station parking area of the Paolina lift. From there, follow path [6], passing the idyllic little church of St. Joseph and the Lake & River restaurant, until you reach the Carezza grain mill. Here, turn left and continue along path [6], which follows the Schönblickweg | Via Bellavista past charming old farms. At the Sohler Hof farm, turn left onto the narrow forest path [3], which gently winds through the woods until it opens up to a small clearing. There you’ll find the Elisabeth Monument, commemorating Empress Elisabeth’s visit in 1897. The return route follows the same path. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a wonderful view of the historic Grand Hotel Carezza, where the Empress once stayed. For a relaxing break, the Meierei inn or the Ladritscher Hof farm are perfect stopovers.

Refreshment stops:

Food & Drinks at the Paolina parking lot - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/golf-food-drinks_10392
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

public transportation

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See, Lago di Carezza
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karer Pass | Passo Costalunga
- 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
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Paolina. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

How to get there

Getting to the starting point of the tour by public transport is easy and convenient.

By car:
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: Parking lot Paolina

Where to park

Parking: Parking lot Paolina, https://maps.app.goo.gl/3YHh2Jc8bFskkTXdA

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