The UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites for nature lovers
Here, sustainability is more than just a buzz word, legendary figures seem still to live in the local villages with their exceptional landscapes and nature forms the focal point of adventure: in the Dolomites Region Eggental, there is plenty for environmentally-conscious nature lovers and action fans to enjoy. The region has been awarded the highest possible award for sustainable tourism.
Submerse yourself in the adventure world at the foot of the Latemar mountain. Explore the innovative mountain hut architecture. Observe the planets. Climb a legendary mountain.
Measurable, visible, tangible. Eggental is the first sustainable holiday region in South Tyrol bearing the Sustainability Label South Tyrol. But it's even more astonishing that Eggental is one of the few having achieved the GSTC-recognition. It's been many years now, since local cycles have been on the upswing, bringing producers from the valley and restaurateurs to work closer. These kinds of destinations are actively and successfully involved in socio-economic, ecological and cultural sustainability. For this reason, the Dolomites Region Eggental is considered as a pioneer and internationally acclaimed role model for other holiday regions committed to pursue a more sustainable future.
The largest village has no more than 3,000 inhabitants. Eggental's villages are snug, quiet and close to the mountains. They are ideal places for unplugging. Choose a holiday immersed in nature.
The villages of Welschnofen and Karersee are located close by to South Tyrol’s capital city Bolzano/Bozen at the foot of the legendary peaks of the Rosengarten and Latemar massifs. The face of each is reflected in one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Alps, the Karersee lake . A visit to its enchanting waters is worthwhile on holiday in summer or wintertime. The well-known forest near Welschnofen is the source of tonewood, a wood from which violins in Venice are still made today.
Situated dramatically between the Latemar and Rosengarten massifs, with views of the striking rock formations of Schlern, Zanggen, Weißhorn and Schwarzhorn, lies the municipality of Deutschnofen. It includes the villages of Eggen/Ega, Obereggen and Petersberg/Monte San Pietro and the main village of Deutschnofen. Holidaymakers here can expect hikes of various degrees of difficulty as well as guided themed hikes, all of which are easily accessible by public transportation. South Tyrol’s most popular pilgrimage site , the Maria Weißenstein monastery, is located in the Eggental valley.
Steinegg is situated in the heart of the Rosengarten, Latemar, and Schlern massifs. Its enchanting views of the South Tyrolean Dolomites alone are reason for a visit. The scattered villages of Steinegg, Gummer/San Valentino in Campo, Karneid/Cornedo all'Isarco, Kardaun/Cardano, Blumau/Prato all’Isarco, and Breien/Briè are located between 275 and 1,650 m above sea level. On holidays here, the Burg Karneid castle, the symbol of the municipality, towers over the Eggental valley gorge and can be visited as part of a tour in the summer months. A visit to South Tyrol’s only astronomical observatory “Max Valier” as well as the planetarium in Obergummer are both highly recommended.
It's little wonder that legends about this region, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, emerged : a lovesick magician cast a rainbow into Lake Karersee because he was in love with a water nymph who lived there. This gave the lake its wide range of colours and the nickname of “rainbow lake". Alongside the Rosengarten massif there's the rugged Latemar mountain which can be explored via themed trails in the Latemarium Adventure Kingdom and, of course, along hiking and MTB trails. Following the efforts of conquering the climbing sections, you will be rewarded at the mountain huts with steamed Knödel and creamy risotto. The region offers wide-ranging views in the form of the views of the surrounding mountain landscape and the unique astronomical observatory in South Tyrol and Planetarium. The valley has made considerable efforts to establish a sustainable economy – from the management of the accommodation to organisation of the two ski areas of Obereggen and Carezza Dolomites. For the love of the environment.
... awaits you in Latemarium, at the foot of Latemar's rock wall
4 unmissable activities:
Get to the Latemarium from Obereggen by chairlift - the Oberholz - or cable car - the Ochsenweide - and walk on one of its themed trails.
How about a slice of mild raw milk cheese? A refreshing beer with home-grown ingredients? Crispy Schüttelbrot bread? Or a figure made from farm hay? In the Dolomites Region Eggental and in the rest of South Tyrol, you will find a wide selection of local high-quality foods and hand-crafted everyday and art objects. Lots of producers sell from local shops or straight from the farm where you can sample the treats and get to know the producers. With a bit of luck, you can even look over the shoulders of craftsmen at work as they create jewellery, wooden sculptures and baskets while strolling through the village. Hand craftsmanship has a long-standing tradition in South Tyrol. High quality and durability are the primary factors, which are achieved through the use of proprietary manufacturing techniques and high-quality raw materials.
Many of the regional specialties are served up on site during your culinary experience.
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For a comfortable and environmentally friendly travel to the Dolomites Region Eggental, find here the most relevant information. Buses, trains or cable cars drop you off at your accommodation or hiking destination.
You can reach the Dolomites Region Eggental and its surroundings from the train station of South Tyrol's provincial capital Bolzano/Bozen, by bus, taxi or the so-called "Südtirol Transfer" transfer.
Once you get to your accommodation in the Dolomites Region Eggental, the Südtirol Guest Pass gives you unlimited access to the public transport in South Tyrol. Choose a different and evironmentally-friendly holiday and reach comfortably the Karerpass and Lake Karer See without your car.
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