Hiking trails in the Dolomites Region Eggental

This tranquil hike leads you from Pietralba/Weissenstein to the hermitage of St. Leonhard, a small church, situated in a lonely wood near the monastery of Pietralba. At this quiet place, and long time ago, Leonhard has found a small sculpture of the blessed virgin, after being saved from an extremely dangerous situation.

You hike through the beautiful natural landscape of the Eggental Valley and take a journey through our solar system - the Planet Path makes it possible! This special hike brings you closer to the fascinating vastness of the universe. 

Starting from our star, the sun, which can be seen on the wall of the observatory, you will find all 8 planets of our solar system as well as the dwarf planet Pluto at their true-to-scale distance from the sun. Every step you take corresponds to about 1 million kilometres. And yet you will be travelling for almost 3 hours until you have visited all the planets. 
At each station, you will learn exciting facts about the celestial bodies and their unique characteristics. 
TIP Audio guide:
Download the free app izi.TRAVEL onto your mobile phone and search for the "Planetary Trail Gummer". Activate the GPS function on your mobile phone and you'll have your own personal audio guide with you on the tour. At each planet station, this digital guide will tell you interesting facts about the respective planet.

The Planet Path is not only an adventure for anyone interested in astronomy, but also for nature lovers who want to enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the South Tyrolean landscape.
The route is easy to walk and takes you through idyllic forests, over gentle hills and along vantage points that offer you ever-changing views of the mountains. 

There are no refreshment stops along the way. However, at the start and end of this hike you will find the Unteregger inn, which will spoil you with South Tyrolean specialities.

Destination of this lovely hike is the monument to the Empress Elisabeth (Sissi, wife of Franz Josef I), who stayed several times in the Grand Hotel Carezza. She was often accompanied by a local
guide along the path n. 6, which was her favorite walk.

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.

With the fabulous view of the surrounding Dolomite mountains Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar, this hike is an absolute Must-Do here in Val d'Ega. The hike is suitable for the whole family. The two refreshment stops invite you to enjoy homemade dishes.

Attention!: Maso Schiller Hof is closed

The last stage begins in Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente and leads along a picturesque path to the Wölfl farm. From there, the route continues downhill through idyllic landscapes to restaurant Sonne in Eggental | Val d' Ega. Via the Alpine Pearls trail, you walk past St. Veit and Karneid | Cornedo, always downhill through the beautiful valley back to Kardaun | Cardano.

Mindful.Latemar is the first immersive Mindfulness trail in the Alps. Mindful.Latemar is located in Obereggen along the circular trail on the Golfrion mountain at the foot of the Dolomites at an altitude of 1872 metres. The trail includes 18 Mindfulness exercises in a special place that is meant to be an example of rebirth and resilience after it was hit by storm Vaia in November 2018.
Mindfulness is the ability to be present and aware of the present moment. 
Mindful.Latemar is a place of wellbeing full of meaning and emotions, where everyone can find themselves and “re-centre” themselves by promoting their own psychophysiological wellbeing. The course was conceived by Wellbeing Psychologist and Mindfulness Instructor Dr Thomas Bernagozzi. Through experiential learning and meditation techniques, it will be possible to learn how to retrain one's attention and create a moment of care and wellbeing for oneself and those around us. The novelty of this project is that it can also be done independently after installing the free app.

Discover numerous highlights on the family-friendly Star Village circular hike in Steinegg|Collepietra. The trail leads you to the open-air exhibition on Pstosser Bühl, past the Mountain Cinema near the Biohotel Steineggerhof with stunning views of the Schlern|Sciliar and Rosengarten|Catinaccio, to the small chapel "Zum Weißen Bild", the earth pyramids of Steinegg|Collepietra, and the rocket treehouse in the forest adventure zone Öl. If you want to explore even more, take a short detour to the ruins of Steinegg|Collepietra– just a 20-minute walk from the village center. Simply follow the signs with the ruin symbol and dive into the history of the ancient castle.

Important note: There are no refreshment stops along the entire circular route. However, at the start and end point in Steinegg|Collepietra, you will find several restaurants, cafés, and two shops.

On this stage, you will immerse yourself deeply in the legendary mountain landscape of the Dolomites. The trail leads you through the picturesque Tiers Valley and repeatedly offers breathtaking views of the majestic Rosengarten | Catinaccio massif, renowned for the so-called "Enrosadira" – the Alpenglow. Particularly impressive is the transition to the Niger Pass | Passo Nigra, from where the view opens up to the Latemar massif and the surrounding alpine meadows.

The hike “Perlenweg” links the four villages Deutschnofen|Nova Ponente, Welschnofen|Nova Levante, Steinegg|Collepietra and Tiers|Tires. Those surround the mountains Rosengarten and Latemar. They are part of the Dolomites and count to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.   

Among 80 km (49miles), divided into 5 stages, for each considering 1 day, this hike allows an insight in this breathtaking area.

The Perlenweg is very attractive for professionals or for free time hikers. Easily it can be chosen the level of difficulty. There are few possibilities to take public transport and stops in the traditional hovels. The curiosity of this hike is that it can be mounted from both directions.

This easy but somewhat long hike leads across lush alpine meadows, from hut to hut, with beautiful distant views of the Dolomites.

Stage 3 of the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II leads from the Karer Pass/Passo Costalunga through the heart of the Rosengarten mountain range, past the reef of the Schlern and on to the Tierser Alpl Mountain Refuge. The hiker will cross different environments of the Triassic atoll: the deep sea (Karerpass/Passo di Costalunga), the underwater escarpment (Rosengarten Massif) and the inner lagoon (Torri del Vajolet).

The Carezza lake, considered one of the most magnificent Alpine lakes, is especially known for its deep green water and the beautiful mountain scenery in the background.

Did you know that Lake Carezza has a little brother?
It is the lake Mittersee, a secret lake in the middle of the forest that only exists for a short time in the spring months (May-June). A meadow then fills with 8° cool meltwater and disappears again around July.
As long as the lake is there, however, it is a true natural spectacle and an insider's tip. The very brave even dare to jump into the cool water or go for a ride on a raft.
This hike, which is very suitable for families, also leads to the Lake Carezza and the suspension bridge and offers a wonderful view of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar mountains.

This stage takes you through one of the most iconic landscapes of the Dolomites. Right at the beginning, you'll encounter Lake Carezza, a deep blue mountain lake that, with the rugged peaks of the Latemar in the background, appears as a gem in the landscape. From there, you'll traverse dense coniferous forests and alpine meadows that provide an impressive panorama, which will accompany you all the way to Obereggen.

Following in the footsteps of Theodor Christomannos, this hike leads to the monument in the Rosengarten, which is dedicated to his legacy. The imposing bronze eagle rises majestically against the backdrop of the Latemar.

A pleasant hike through high-altitude woods and alpine meadows with a beautiful panoramic view. Accompanied by typical mountain-meadows overgrown with special flowers and herbs, but also walking through woods, the hikers have the possibilities to stop off at one of the three huts to taste the typical south tyrolean food.

This beautiful hike leads from the Frommer Alm hut over the “Frin” meadows and the new suspension bridge to the legendary Lake Carezza.

Path [9] leads from Obereggen straight south to the Reiterjoch | Passo di Pampeago. From there it heads west, bending slightly to the north, around the Zanggen mountain. After about 1 hour you reach the Lavazéjoch | Passo di Pampeago with overnight accommodation and refreshment stops. From there, the trail continues via the Neuhütt Alm | Malga Capanna nuova to Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente.

The leisurely family hike to the Stadl Alm hut via the "Templweg" trail through the "Karerwald" forest is worth it for the magnificent view of the Dolomite mountains Rosengarten and Latemar.
Once there, many farm animals, a playground and meals made from seasonal and farm products await young and old.

Relaxing walk from the centre of Steinegg|Collepietra to the hotel 'Steineggerhof'. There the new mountain cinema awaits us with a magnificent panorama of the Ritten|Renon, the Eisack|Isarco Valley, the Raschötz|Rasciesa, the Seiser Alm|Alpi di Siusi, the Schlern|Sciliar, the Hammerwand|Croda del Maglio, Tschafon|Monte Cavone and the Rosengarten|Catinaccio.

This is an interesting hike from a natural history and geological perspective. It leads to the UNESCO World Heritage Geoparc Bletterbach geological park. Hiking through the impressive canyon and the opportunity to immerse oneself in the history of Earth’s creation are the highlights of this unique tour.

This adventure-hiking trail directly beneath the walls of the Latemar will guide you to the region's most-spectacular outlook points, with lots of educational and informative fables of these places.
The Oberholz hut at the mountain station of the chairlift "Oberholz" can act as starting- or endpoint of a hike. With its modern architecture, the unique location and the 360° panoramic terrace, the Oberholz hut is a true highlight.

The circular hike from Lake Carezza to Franzin Alm combines breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and local culinary delights. Passing through dense forests with stunning views of the Catinaccio, the trail leads to Franzin Alm. A special highlight is the Kaiserstein, a large rock named after Empress Elisabeth "Sissi," who once visited this place.

Panoramic and romantic circular hike across the biotope overgrown with water lilies, "Totmoos", to the last remaining wolf pit in the area. The path leads then towards Nigerpass / Passo Nigra and Rosengarten / Catinaccio.

Embark on a short, family-friendly hike to the unique Rocket Tree House near Steinegg|Collepietra. Starting from the village square, follow path no. 2 past Lex Market, and after about 20 minutes, you'll reach this impressive wooden structure resembling a rocket. The barrier-free and stroller-friendly trail leads you through the picturesque forest adventure zone called Öl. The Rocket Tree House is a highlight of the "Path of the Stars" and invites both young and old to explore and marvel. The return is via the same route, totaling approximately 40 to 45 minutes for the round trip.

This easy and impressive circular hike is especially recommended due to the panoramic views to the Rosengarten, Schlern and Latemar mountains and the Alps. The hike can be combined with a visit at St. Helen chruch, which is famous for its high-Gothic frescoes. These mural paintings are amongst the most precious local examples of the High Gothic period. The church is open all year round. Just in front of the church, at the "Buschenschank" Kreuzhof, the visitors can taste typical south-tyrolean food.

Hike & Bike Eggental – You can't decide whether you'd rather explore the Eggental on foot or by bike? Then it's best to do both! The Eggental E-Bike Sharing in combination with our countless hiking routes make it possible.

The e-bike takes you comfortably from Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente via Obereggen to the village of Karersee | Carezza. Once there, you return the bike and walk to the mythical, turquoise-blue Lake Carezza, crossing the suspension bridge on the way there. The public bus line 184 then takes you directly back to Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente.

The circular hike on the Steinegg Ridge Way is ideal for families and hikers looking for a varied hike. On well-signposted paths marked with a yellow shoe, the route takes you mainly through sparse forests past individual viewpoints with impressive views of the surrounding mountain panorama, such as the Schlern | Sciliar, the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and the Latemar.
In the summer months, you can easily escape the heat in the woods on this circular tour.
Along the way, benches with tables invite you to take a break and have a picnic. There is also a refreshment stop on the circular hike: the alpine hut Oberölgart. Another place to stop for a break is the Untereggerhof inn. This can be reached via a short detour from the farm Tschigghof to the observatory and is not directly on the tour.
Parts of the tour are suitable for pushchairs and run along wide forest paths. Ask at the information offices in the Eggental | Val d'Ega.

The Lake Carezza in Val d'Ega is famous because of its beautiful colors and therefore it is often called Lec de Ergobando - Rainbow Lake. It is 300 metres long and 140 metres wide. The Lake Carezza is fed by underground springs from the Latemar, which is why its size and depth are heavily influenced by the season and the weather - so don't worry, the Lake Carezza will not dry up. The lake is a protected natural landmark - therefore it is important to treat it with respect and not to exceed the protection limits, so the beauty of this special lake will remain for a long time.