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Winter hike from the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra to the Messnerjoch hut

Welschnofen, Karersee
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Category
Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
1:16
Duration in hours
Distance
3.9
Distance in km
Suggested period
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Winter hike from the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra to the inviting and traditional Messnerjoch hut, on a well-prepared path with stunning views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio.
This winter hike begins at the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra and leads through a charming winter landscape to the Messnerjoch hut. The trail follows a well-prepared path and offers an impressive view of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio. TheAlmhütte Messnerjoch hut invites you to stop and relax. Here, you can enjoy a warm drink and homemade specialties while taking in the view of the winter mountain landscape.
Route info
Easy
Distance
3,9 km
Activity time
1 h 16 min
Ascent
242 m
Descent
242 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.925 m
Lowest point
1.683 m
Directions
This winter hike begins at the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra and goes along the forest road path [1] to the Messnerjoch hut. Breathtaking, panoramic views can be enjoyed from here. Return via the same route.

Alternatively, you can also start from the Frommeralm hut, following path [1A] below the Nigerstraße | Via Nigra, which transitions into a well-prepared, groomed winter hiking path to the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra.
Additional distance: 2.0 km
Additional walking time: 30 min
Additional metres in ascent: 12 m
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 with change 186
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga with change 186
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk with change 180 + 186 (or 181 and change 180 + 186)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega with change 180 + 186 (or 184 and change 180 + 186)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 + 186 (or 182 and change 180 + 186)

Bus stop: Nigerpass | Passo Nigra. 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, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See | Lago di Carezza with change 186
- 180 from Fassatal | Val di Fassa, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga with change 186
- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk with change 180 + 186 (or 181 and change 180 + 186)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen | Ega with change 180 + 186 (or 184 and change 180 + 186)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino with change 180 + 186 (or 182 and change 180 + 186)

Bus stop: Nigerpass | Passo Nigra. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car:
Destination: Nigerpass | Passo Nigra
Parking: Parking lot Nigerpass | Passo Nigra

Where to park

Parking: Parking lot Nigerpass | Passo Nigra (with costs), https://goo.gl/maps/S1sRmBQLpdZdCi8o7

Good winter equipment is required (winter boots, possibly also crampons if needed, etc.).
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