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Winter hike to the huts Schönrast - Schmieder - Lahner

Deutschnofen
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Difficulty
Difficult
Activity time
4:30
Duration in hours
Distance
15.5
Distance in km
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Winter hike from Petersberg to three scenic alpine huts – peaceful nature and panoramic views for hikers and those seeking winter serenity.

This scenic winter hike starts in Petersberg and leads through a peaceful snowy landscape. After a short visit to the pilgrimage site of Maria Weißenstein, the trail continues to three sunny alpine huts: Schönrast, Schmieder, and Lahner. Surrounded by stunning Dolomite views, these stops invite you to rest and enjoy the quiet beauty of nature. The route is varied but manageable – perfect for nature lovers, peace seekers, and anyone who enjoys winter hiking at a relaxed pace.

Route info
Difficult
Distance
15,5 km
Activity time
4 h 30 min
Ascent
491 m
Descent
491 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.728 m
Lowest point
1.380 m
Directions

The hike starts in Petersberg, at the parking lot near the village center. Follow Trail [1] gently uphill to the pilgrimage site Maria Weißenstein.
From there, continue on the European long-distance trail [E5], through a quiet snowy landscape to the Schönrast Alm, and further on to the Schmieder Alm.
Via the Gorzsteig, you reach the Lahner Alm, offering stunning panoramic views.
The return route follows Trail [5], which reconnects with the [E5], then retrace your steps back to Maria Weißenstein and Petersberg.

public transportation

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

By public transport:
- 181 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 181 or 184 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Stenk
- 180 or 184 from Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 from Eggen | Ega, Obereggen
- 181 or 184 from Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Weissenstein | Pietralba
- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Petersberg, Abzw. Weiss. | Monte San Pietro, bv. Pietr.; online timetable search at: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Petersberg | Monte San Pietro: https://goo.gl/maps/nKhjwvvovNvoVdAA9

How to get there

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

By public transport:
- 181 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 181 or 184 from Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Stenk
- 180 or 184 from Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 184 from Eggen | Ega, Obereggen
- 181 or 184 from Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Weissenstein | Pietralba
- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Petersberg, Abzw. Weiss. | Monte San Pietro, bv. Pietr.; online timetable search at: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/
Meeting point: Petersberg | Monte San Pietro: https://goo.gl/maps/nKhjwvvovNvoVdAA9

By car:
Destination: Petersberg | Pietralba
Parking: parking lot opposite the inn Weber directly after the turn-off to Weissenstein | Pietralba
Meeting point: Petersberg | Monte San Pietro: https://goo.gl/maps/nKhjwvvovNvoVdAA9

Where to park
Parking: parking lot opposite the inn Weber directly after the turn-off to Weissenstein | Pietralba Meeting point: Petersberg | Monte San Pietro: https://goo.gl/maps/nKhjwvvovNvoVdAA9
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