Circular hike around the Rosengarten | Catinaccio massif

Directly from the centre of Welschnofen | Nova Levante, the Laurin I cable car takes you to the Frommer Alm hut (1743 m), from where you can comfortably take the cable car König Laurin I & II to the Kölner | Fronza alle Coronelle hut (2337 m). From here, the mountain trail [550] leads to the Tschagerjoch | Passo delle Coronelle (2630 m). The route initially climbs a rocky ridge equipped with wire cables. Afterwards, it continues more gently before a steep ascent between rugged rock walls brings you to the Tschagerjoch | Passo delle Coronelle. Several sections are secured with wooden planks and wire ropes.
The steep descent then follows the slope down until, at a junction, trail [541] branches off toward the Cigoladepass | Passo Cigolade (2550 m). This trail traverses debris-laden alpine meadows below jagged rock walls with gentle ups and downs, before climbing steeply to the pass. One section is equipped with a steel cable, and hikers must also overcome a short ladder. Amidst the dramatic rock formations, breathtaking views open up again and again onto the picturesque Fassa and Vajolon valleys.
The trail then continues on a stony descent to a rock passage, which opens into a wide Dolomite amphitheater. Following trail [541], you reach the Rotwand | Roda di Vael hut (2280 m) and the Pederiva hut (2275 m). From here, trail [549] leads to the Christomannos monument - a 2.70 m bronze eagle. The upper Hirzel path [549], which includes a short section with a steel cable, connects the monument back to the Kölner | Fronza alle Coronelle hut. Alternatively, from the Christomannos monument, you can follow the lower Hirzel path [539], trail [552] and [549], and return to the starting point along this well-traveled and easier route.

Alternative:
Take the chair lift Paolina to the Paolina hut (2125 m), where the route starts. From here proceed along the signs [539] and [549] until you reach the Rotwand | Roda di Vaèl hut (2280 m) & Pederiva hut (2.275 m) Continue on path [541] past the Cigoladepass | Passo delle Cigolade (2550 m) and then along path [541] and [550] to Tschagerjoch | Passo delle Coronelle (2630 m). From Tschagerjoch | Passo delle Coronelle go down to the Kölner | Fronza alle Coronelle hut (2337 m) and the Laurins Lounge and then back on paths [549] and [552] to the Paolina hut.

Notice:
Walkers must be well-equipped and have no fear of heights.

Refreshment stops:

• • Frommer Alm hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/restaurant-frommeralm_5125
  • Kölner | Fronza alle Coronelle hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/klner-hut_5240
  • Laurins Lounge - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/laurins-lounge_5266
  • Rotwand | Roda di Vael hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/rifugio-roda-di-vael_5242
  • Pederiva hut - Opening hours and closing day: https://eggental.com/en/info/baita-m-pederiva-pederiva-htte_5246