This winter hike from Obereggen to Karer See is a quiet nature experience amid the Dolomites. On well-passable paths, the tour leads through snow-covered forests, past scenic clearings and traditional mountain farms. The Templweg enchants with its calm atmosphere and wide views of the Latemar massif. Along the way, cozy places to stop such as the Almgasthaus Häusler Sam invite you to a well-deserved rest. Upon arrival at Karer See, a unique winter panorama rewards you with views of the frozen lake and the majestic mountain peaks. An ideal tour for nature lovers, those seeking tranquility, and connoisseurs of winter silence.
The route starts from Obereggen, beginning from the upper parking lot on path [9] towards Bewallerhof. Then follow the Templweg [8] to Karer See. A detour on path [S] to the Almgasthaus Häusler Sam, then back to path [8] and continue to Karer See. The return route from Karer See to Obereggen follows path [8].
The route can also be walked in the opposite direction.
A variant of the route leads from the village square in Eggen on path [10], then on path [8B] up to path [8]. From here, just follow the route as described above.
The starting point of the route is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 180 or 184 from Bolzano,
- 184 from Welschnofen (or 180 and change to 184)
- 180 + 184 from Karer See, Karersee, Karerpass, Fassatal
- 184 from Birchabruck, Stenk, Eggen
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen (or 181 and change to 184)
- 182 + 184 from Steinegg, Gummer
Stop: Obereggen; Online timetable search on Südtirol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info
The starting point of the route is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.
By public bus line:
- 180 or 184 from Bolzano,
- 184 from Welschnofen (or 180 and change to 184)
- 180 + 184 from Karer See, Karersee, Karerpass, Fassatal
- 184 from Birchabruck, Stenk, Eggen
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen (or 181 and change to 184)
- 182 + 184 from Steinegg, Gummer
Stop: Obereggen; Online timetable search on Südtirol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info
By car:
Destination: Obereggen
Parking: Obereggen parking lot

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