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Winter hike from Lake Karer to Frommer Alm

Welschnofen
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Category
Difficulty
Easy
Activity time
1:40
Duration in hours
Distance
5.3
Distance in km
Suggested period
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The winter hike leads from Lake Karer over the Frin meadows to the Frommer Alm. Along the way, you can enjoy great views of the Dolomites and finally a cozy stop.

This winter hike takes you on a pleasant route from Lake Karer through snowy forests to the Frin meadows and further on to the Frommer Alm. Along the way, the path offers repeated beautiful views of the surrounding Dolomites, especially the impressive Rosengarten. The destination of the hike is the Frommer Alm, which is perfect for a well-deserved break. Here you can enjoy regional specialties in a cozy atmosphere and fully soak up the wintery mood.

Route info
Easy
Distance
5,3 km
Activity time
1 h 40 min
Ascent
274 m
Descent
92 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.766 m
Lowest point
1.527 m
Directions

The path initially leads from the Lake Karer parking lot over the suspension bridge, then turn left onto path [6] and follow it to the Schöblick path. It continues to the Grain Mill, from there on path [16] towards Moseralm and finally to the Frin meadows. Shortly before the Niger street, turn left onto the Pearl path, which leads to the Frommer Alm.

For the return trip, you can take the same route. Alternatively, you can use bus line 186 with a transfer to line 180. A departure to Welschnofen is also possible with the cable car.

public transportation

The starting point of the route is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, Welschnofen
- 180 from Fassatal, Karer Pass, Lake Karer
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk with a transfer to 180 (or: 181 and transfer to 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen with a transfer to 180 (or: 184 and transfer to 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian, Niger Pass with a transfer to 180
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer with a transfer to 180 (or: 182 and transfer to 180)

Stop: Lake Karer. Online schedule search on South Tyrol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info

How to get there

The starting point of the route is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.

By public bus line:
- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, Welschnofen
- 180 from Fassatal, Karer Pass, Lake Karer
- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk with a transfer to 180 (or: 181 and transfer to 180)
- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen with a transfer to 180 (or: 184 and transfer to 180)
- 186 from St. Zyprian, Niger Pass with a transfer to 180
- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer with a transfer to 180 (or: 182 and transfer to 180)

Stop: Lake Karer. Online schedule search on South Tyrol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info

By car:
Destination: Lake Karer
Parking: Lake Karer parking lot

Where to park

Parking: Lake Karer parking lot (paid), https://goo.gl/maps/w4SVXQJJyxtUaLdUA

Good winter equipment is required (boots, possibly crampons/ice axes, etc.).
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