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To the Poppekanzel | Pulpito in the Latemar

Karersee, Welschnofen
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Difficulty
Difficult
Activity time
2:26
Duration in hours
Distance
7
Distance in km
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Across the Latemar meadows to the Latemar cinema and further on to the Poppekanzel – a challenging route, but with breathtaking views over the legendary Dolomite landscape.
Across the beautiful Latemar meadows, you reach the Latemar cinema, which – true to its name – already offers stunning panoramic views of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio. The following steep ascent to the Poppekanzel | Pulpito peak might be a bit of a challenge, but the spectacular view at the top rewards every effort. From here, your gaze stretches far across the majestic Pala group, the striking Sella massif, the mighty Marmolada, the iconic Langkofel | Sassolungo, the Ortler | Ortles, the Ötztal Alps, and many other impressive peaks of the Dolomites.
Route info
Difficult
Distance
7,0 km
Activity time
2 h 26 min
Ascent
560 m
Descent
566 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
2.315 m
Lowest point
1.750 m
Suggestions
Refreshment stops:
Safety guidelines
Walkers must be well-equipped and have no fear of heights.
Directions
The hiking tour leads from the Karerpass | Passo di Costalunga (1752 m). Following path [17], you first reach the Latemar cinema, then continue on to the Poppekanzel | Pulpito peak (2328 m). The return follows the same path.

Refreshment stops:
Notice:
Walkers must be well-equipped and have no fear of heights.
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 Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza
- 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: Karerpass | Passo Costalunga; 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 Welschnofen | Nova Levante, Karersee | Carezza
- 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: Karerpass | Passo Costalunga; online timetable search at www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

By car:
Destination: Karersee | Carezza
Parking: parking lot Karerpass | Passo Costalunga

Where to park
Parking: parking lot Karerpass | Passo Costalunga (with costs), https://maps.app.goo.gl/2RPjavHimeyEhQKSA
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