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To the Observatory

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Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
0:38
Duration in hours
Distance
2.4
Distance in km
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Short, family-friendly hike to the observatory in Obergummer – with views of the sky and the surrounding mountains.
Embark on a family-friendly hike to South Tyrol’s only observatory in Obergummer.Starting from the Schenken parking lot at the Lantschnay bus stop, a quiet, stroller-accessible asphalt road leads you directly to the „Max Valier“ observatory and the „Peter Anich“ solar observatory.Part of the trail follows the Planet Path, where you can explore our solar system at a scale of 1:1 billion.At the destination, not only are stellar views and views of the surrounding mountains awaiting you, but also the Unteregger inn with a playground and petting zoo – perfect for a relaxing break after a short yet celestial hike.
Route info
Easy
Distance
2,4 km
Activity time
38 min
Ascent
34 m
Descent
28 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.318 m
Lowest point
1.291 m
Directions

The family hike starts at the Lantschnay bus stop or Schenken car park in Obergummer / San Valentino di Sopra. Take the road along hiking trail 5A to the Untereggerhof Inn. Here you will also find the Max Valier observatory and the Peter Anich solar observatory. The way back is via the outward route.

public transportation

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

By public bus line
- 182 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 187 from Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 180 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*
- 184 from Oberggen, Eggen | Ega*
- 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk*
- 187 or 182 from Gummer | San Valentino in Campo
*change in Birchabruck | Ponte Nova to the line 182

Bus stop: Gummer, Lantschnay (car park Schenken);
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility

How to get there

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

By public bus line
- 182 from Bozen | Bolzano
- 187 from Welschnofen | Nova Levante
- 180 from Karersee | Lago di Carezza, Karerpass | Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*
- 184 from Oberggen, Eggen | Ega*
- 181 from Weissenstein | Pietralba, Petersberg | Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente, Stenk*
- 187 or 182 from Gummer | San Valentino in Campo
*change in Birchabruck | Ponte Nova to the line 182

Bus stop: Gummer, Lantschnay (car park Schenken);
online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility

By car:
Destination: Gummer, parking lot Schenken
Parking: parking lot Schenken

Where to park
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