Circular winter hike from the Frommer Alm hut to the Messnerjoch hut

The winter circular hike starts at the parking area below Frommer Alm hut (1,743 m). First, the route leads uphill to the mountain station of the Tiers | Tires Cabrio cable car. From there, follow trail [1A] above the Nigerpass | Passo Nigra road through the snow-covered forest to the Nigerpass (1,688 m).

At the Nigerpass, follow trail [1] along the forest road to the Messnerjoch mountain hut (1,930 m). The route then continues along trail [1B] to the ski slope underpass. After passing through the underpass, follow trail [15] downhill through the forest. Continue alongside the ski slope and the magic carpet to return to the starting point at Frommer Alm hut.

Option 1: The circular hike can also be completed in the opposite direction.

Distance: 5 km

Walking time: approx. 1:45 h

Elevation difference: 268 m

Option 2:

The winter hike can also be combined with a ride on the lifts: https://eggental.com/en/activity/leisurely-panoramic-winter-hike-to-the-messnerjoch-mountain-hut_52542

Refreshment stops:

• Frommer Alm hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/restaurant-frommeralm_5125
• Messnerjoch hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/almhtte-messnerjoch_5238

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

By public bus line:

- 186 from Paolina (Karersee | Carezza)

- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga + change 186

- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Obereggen, Eggen | Ega, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza + change 186

- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino + change 180 and 186

Bus stop: Welschnofen, Frommer. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

ALTERNATIVE:

Take the bus to Welschnofen | Nova Levante center, at the cable car, then ride the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante.

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

By public bus line:

- 186 from Paolina (Karersee | Carezza)

- 180 from Bozen | Bolzano, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karer See | Carezza, Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga + change 186

- 184 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Obereggen, Eggen | Ega, Birchabruck | Ponte Nova, Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza + change 186

- 182 from Steinegg | Collepietra, Gummer | San Valentino + change 180 and 186

Bus stop: Welschnofen, Frommer. Online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car:

Destination: Karersee | Carezza

Parking: Parking lot at the Nigerstraße | via Nigra beneath the Frommer Alm hut

ALTERNATIVE:

Drive or take the bus to Welschnofen | Nova Levante center, at the cable car, then ride the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante.

Parking: Parking lot at the Nigerstraße | via Nigra beneath the Frommer Alm hut (with costs), https://maps.app.goo.gl/yiq1K5eRM3jpmtnb6

Alternative: Parking lot Welschnofen | Nova Levante cable car, https://maps.app.goo.gl/sArFu4rWe1AirKsZ7

Ascent with the cable car up to the Frommer Alm hut. Return by bus from Lake Carezza to Welschnofen | Nova Levante