From Welschnofen | Nova Levante to Lake Carezza

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Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
2:54
Duration in hours
Distance
9
Distance in km
Status
closed
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This hike from Welschnofen | Nova Levante leads along the historic "Herrensteig" trail to Lake Carezza, which is considered one of the most magnificent alpine lakes and is known above all for its deep green water and the beautiful mountain scenery in the background.
The lake, which lies at the foot of the Latemar, is covered in a white blanket of snow in winter.

Route info
Easy
Distance
9,0 km
Activity time
2 h 54 min
Ascent
518 m
Descent
518 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.549 m
Lowest point
1.160 m
Directions

The trail leads from the car park of the cable car in Welschnofen | Nova Levante on trail [7] and [7A] to the Hotel Adler and further on trail [10A] to the Lake Carezza. The way back is along the same path.

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 or 184 from 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)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Welschnofen Kabinenbahn Carezza | Nova Levante cabinovia Carezza (cable car Carezza); 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 or 184 from 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)
- 187 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino (or 182 and change 180)
- 180 from Val di Fassa

Bus stop: Welschnofen Kabinenbahn Carezza | Nova Levante cabinovia Carezza (cable car Carezza); online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car: 
Destination: Welschnofen | Nova Levante
Parking: Parking lot cable car Laurin I

Where to park

Parking: parking lot cable car Welschnofen | Nova Levante Laurin I, https://g.page/Kabinenbahn?share

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