Hiking trails in the Dolomites Region Eggental

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.

Leasurely, easy family hike to from Weissenstein/Pietralba to the Petersberger Leger hut.

In a short time you can reach the wonderful Latemar meadows and the Eggental | Val d'Ega mountain cinema. Hikers can enjoy the tranquillity and the magnificent view of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio on this route, at the foot of the Latemar with its bizarre rock formations.

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 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.

This uniquely beautiful summit tour provides a panoramic view of the Rosengarten, Latemar and Zanggen peaks, as well as the surrounding villages in the Val d'Ega/Eggental valley.

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.

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.

A moderately more ambitious hike from the village centre of Steinegg|Collepietra up to the "Furner Oach". The Mountain Cinema of Eggental, which is located there, opens up a breathtaking view of the Rosengarten|Catenaccio, the Hammerwand|Croda del Maglio, the Tschafon| Monte Cavone, the Schlern|Sciliar, the Seiser Alm|Alpe di Siusi, the Raschötz|Rasciesa, the Plose, the Zillertal Alps, the Villanderer Alm and the high plateau of Ritten|Renon.

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.

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.

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.

Easy family hike to the antique farms of "Städtl" in Eggen/Ega, suitable for prams.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

A pleasant hike to the managed alpine pasture in a beautiful, quiet location, south-east of Deutschnofen/Nova Ponente. The mountain cinema is located on the on the way to the Laab Alm Hut and offers a wonderful view of the village of Deutschnofen/Nova Ponente, the Ötztal Alps, Brenta group, Schlern, Rosengarten, and Latemar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.