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Kaiserstein Tour

Welschnofen
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Difficulty
Difficult
Activity time
1:45
Duration in hours
Distance
16.8
Distance in km
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Easy hike to the Kaiserstein below the Rotwand, with views of the Latemar, Eggental, and Dolomites – a panoramic spot that once enchanted Empress Sissi.
This easy hike runs below the Rosengarten | Catinaccio massif, through forests and meadows, to a very special panoramic point at the foot of the Rotwand | Roda di Vael - the Kaiserstein. From here, a picturesque view unfolds: your gaze sweeps from the nearby Rotwand | Roda di Vael across the rugged Latemar into the Eggental valley and the mountain world rising beyond. A small wooden bench invites you to soak in this idyllic scene, which also enchanted Empress Sissi during her stay in Carezza in 1897. In her honor, the rock was named Kaiserstein.
Route info
Difficult
Distance
16,8 km
Activity time
1 h 45 min
Ascent
113 m
Descent
256 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
2.004 m
Lowest point
1.179 m
Suggestions

Refreshment stops:

Directions

Starting point is at the parking lot cable car Welschnofen | Nova Levante. From here, take the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. The easy hiking path [1A] leads from the Frommer Alm hut to the Ochsenhütte hut, where the sunny terrace offers stunning views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and homemade specialties to enjoy. Continue on path [1A] across colorful alpine meadows until reaching the junction with path [9], which leads to the highlight panoramic spot, the Kaiserstein. Pause to take in the magnificent views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio. The return route initially follows path [9] back to the parking lot. Cross the Nigerstraße | Via Nigra and continue on path [9] to hotel Moseralm. From there, take the Tschein chairlift up to Tscheinberg | Monte Coronella, then continue with the König Laurin I cable car, and finally the Welschnofen cable car back to the starting point.

Refreshment stops:

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
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega (or 184 and change 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra with change 180
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Welschnofen Zentrum | Nova Levante centro (centre) + ascent with the cable car; 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 public bus line:
- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karersee | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk (or 181 and change 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega (or 184 and change 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian | S. Cipriano, Nigerpass | Passo Nigra with change 180
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)

Bus stop: Welschnofen Zentrum | Nova Levante centro (centre) + ascent with the cable car; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car: 
Destination: Welschnofen | Nova Levante
Parking: Parking lor cable car Laurin I + ascent with the cable car
Where to park

Parking: parking lot cable car Welschnofen | Nova Levante Laurin I, https://maps.app.goo.gl/sArFu4rWe1AirKsZ7 
Ascent with the cable car.

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