Wandelen en alpinisme in de Dolomieten

A journey through the Wonderland - from north to south!

The "Sentiero Italia" is one of the longest hiking trails in the world: over 7,000 kilometres.

There are about 400 stages that connect the Alps with the Apennines. 

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 snowshoe hike starts in Welschnofen | Nova Levante and begins with a somewhat steeper ascent. However, the effort is quickly rewarded with beautiful views as soon as you reach the Stadlalm hut. From here, there is a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains of the Rosengarten | Catinaccio and Latemar, as well as the snow-covered alpine pastures.
From the Stadlalm hut, the path continues through the fairytale-like Latemar forest. On a well-maintained trail, it eventually leads to the Lake Carezza (Karer See | Lago di Carezza), one of the most famous natural gems of the Dolomites, whose winter scenery provides a perfect conclusion to the tour.

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 hike, starting from Baita Gardonè, will lead you into the mystical dragon forest.

The LATEMAR.NATURA trail was made for families and nature-lovers and leads through alpine landscapes and altitude zones to discover natural habitats of the alpine region. Interactive stations make the hikers aware of the nature around and acquaint them with the local flora and fauna.
The Oberholz hut at the mountain station acts as starting point of a hike underneath the rocks of Latemar. With its modern architecture, the unique location and the 360° panoramic terrace, the Oberholz hut is a true highlight.

This trail will take you along alpine meadows to interactive stations and inform you about alpine pasture farming and the Dolomites World Heritage Site. Toni and Klara must find their small calf Peppi in this interactive audio game.

This varied snowshoe hike begins at Frommeralm hut and leads through snowy forest landscapes and over gentle hills to the so-called "Buselineck-Monte Nigra." This is a wooded hill in Welschnofen | Nova Levante that offers a fantastic panorama of the Rosengarten |Catinaccio. Along the way, you pass the Schillerhof hut and then reach the historic wolf pit and the small Lengeria Chapel before descending to Welschnofen | Nova Levante. Throughout the hike, you are continually greeted with impressive views of the surrounding mountain ranges and the expansive valley.

The Latemar World Heritage Site promises unforgettable adventures and a one-of-a-kind nature experience. In summer 2023, Obereggen's new adventure programme will feature along three different paths the Magical Tales of the Dolomites, the Storm Vaia and thrilling poacher legends. Various installations, booklets, maps, audio games and an app will help children aged 6 to 14 solve difficult puzzles and tasks in analog and digital formats. The entire family can actively participate in the adventures and earn valuable points that will help with specific reforestation of the woods. The Secret of the Venetian - Audio game hike: 2 hours, 1.4 km (trail nr. 22, LATEMAR.PANORAMA). Toni and Klara, the Jörglhof siblings, are once again on the road with you, entertaining you with a legend from their homeland, the Latemar puppets. Fascinated, you are looking at the mountain peaks of the Latemar, to recognize in them the puppets of the Venetian, when you hear a voice "I, too, am looking for my knife! Help me and I will reward you richly!". Startled, you whirl around, between the bushes there is an old man who seems to have sprung from the legend you just heard. In search of the lost knife, you land in the middle of the legendary world of the Latemar. There are tricky puzzles to be solve, the evil witch Langwerda to be escaped and many dangers to be overcome.

 

 

 

 

This gorgeous panorama path leads above the village Nova Levante to the Pension Erna and it's a perfect family walk.
A total of 9 stations along the panoramic path explain facts about the village Welschnofen, its history and tradition and the nature in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. Numerous benches invite you to relax and to enjoy the tranquility and fresh mountain air.

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.

The Latemar World Heritage Site promises unforgettable adventures and a one-of-a-kind nature experience. In summer 2023, Obereggen's new adventure programme will feature along three different paths the Magical Tales of the Dolomites, the Storm Vaia and thrilling poacher legends. Various installations, booklets, maps, audio games and an app will help children aged 6 to 14 solve difficult puzzles and tasks in analog and digital formats. The entire family can actively participate in the adventures and earn valuable points that will help with specific reforestation of the woods. Vaia’s Wrath - Audio game hike: about 2 hours, 2.5 km (trail nr. 9, LATEMAR.ALP). Last night, hurricane Vaia roared through the Latemar region, leaving behind a landscape of devastation. Pale and sleepy, Toni turns off the radio. Your family is currently spending the fall vacations on Toni’s parents’ farm, the Jörgelhof. You are just sitting with a cup of tea when Toni’s sister Klara storms into the parlor - her beloved calf Peppi is gone! You quickly gather the most important equipment and set off in search for the lost animal – through the completely devastated forest landscape. Fallen trees, raging streams – many dangerous and tricky situation are awaiting you and you must master them.

The charming middle circular winter hike around Lake Carezza transformsin winter into a picturesque snow walk of about 1 hour. The path winds through snowy forests and along the frozen Lake Carezza, offering impressive views of the Dolomites in their winter coat. A relaxing tour in a winter wonderland that invites you to enjoy the winter atmosphere.

If you decide to go hiking in Val d'Ega, you can experience the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites with its striking mountains such as the Catinaccio and the Latemar in many different ways. Whether on leisurely walks along the alpine pastures, where the imposing mountain backdrop is visible on the horizon, or on challenging mountain tours, where you can experience the Dolomites up close and in the midst of it all.

If you want to explore the unique splendour of the region on your own, set out on the enchanting circular tour around the Rosengarten group. Following in the footsteps of the dwarf king Laurin, to whom, according to legend, the Dolomites owe their magical glow at dusk, the impressive high-altitude hike begins at the Kölner Hütte. Over a total distance of 12 kilometres, you will climb around 800 metres in altitude.

On the way, you cross the Tschagerjoch and the Cigoladepass as well as the Hirzelweg. On the way back to the starting point, there are always unobstructed views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, showing the beauty of the landscape in all its splendour.

Attention: there are some snowfields. For accessibility, mountain experience and the appropriate equipment are required (good hiking boots, hiking poles and possibly crampons).

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 snowshoe hike in Deutschnofen | Nova Ponente offers an unforgettable winter experience with breathtaking panoramic views. Only about an hour's walk from the village center, the trail leads through snow-covered forests and vast winter landscapes to the idyllically situated St. Agatha's Church, which sits enthroned on a hill in secluded silence. 

There are so many highlights of the Star Village of Steinegg|Collepietra to discover on this varied & family-friendly hike, even in winter - you walk past the open-air exhibition at the Pstosser Bühl, at the Mountain Cinema near the Biohotel Steineggerhof there are great views of the mountains Schlern|Sciliar and Rosengarten|Catinaccio, the small chapel ‘Zum Weißen Bild’ is on the wayside, you can admire the earth pyramids of Steinegg|Collepietra from afar and you also pass the Rocket Tree House for children in the forest adventure zone "Öl".

You will find refreshment stops in the centre of Steinegg|Collepietra.

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.

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.

Spectacular, breathtaking views over endless alpine peaks. Four panoramic plattforms at over 2000 metres to give you an uniquely thrilling experience.
One of the platforms, the sunny terrace of Oberholz alpine hut, offers an unbelievable 360° panoramic view and fits seamlessly into the natural mountain landscape.

The Latemar World Heritage Site promises unforgettable adventures and a one-of-a-kind nature experience. In summer 2023, Obereggen's new adventure programme will feature along three different paths the Magical Tales of the Dolomites, the Storm Vaia and thrilling poacher legends. Various installations, booklets, maps, audio games and an app will help children aged 6 to 14 solve difficult puzzles and tasks in analog and digital formats. The entire family can actively participate in the adventures and earn valuable points that will help with specific reforestation of the woods. On the Poachers's Trail - Audio game hike: 2 hours, 1.3 km (trail nr. 23, LATEMAR.NATURA). It’s 5:30 am. At the crack of dawn, Klara and Toni left the Jörglhof with you. ​​ They want to take advantage of the breaking dawn to introduce you to the diverse wildlife of their home, Latemar. Suddenly, the forest’s silence is disturbed by a loud bang – a gunshot! Startled you stop … trampling, branches and twigs cracking, a young deer rushes across the path in front of you and disappears in the bushes. In the distance, you hear a suppressed curse – a poacher! You want to stop the rascal and thus, secretly take up the pursuit – an adventurous hunt begins. In the process, you have to master exciting and tricky challenges.

 

 

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.

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.

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 journey through the Wonderland - from north to south!

The "Sentiero Italia" is one of the longest hiking trails in the world: over 7,000 kilometres.

There are about 400 stages that connect the Alps with the Apennines. 

This snowshoe hike leads into the tranquil and secluded nature of the Totmoos biotope. In this protected moorland, numerous water lilies can be found in summer, which are decorating the pond and are covered in snow and ice in winter. The nature reserve also provides a home for many forest inhabitants. The path follows gentle ascents and passes through quiet forests, providing a perfect retreat from everyday life. Along the way, you are repeatedly rewarded with views of the surrounding Dolomite mountains and the Eggental Valley.

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.

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.

A journey through the Wonderland - from north to south!

The "Sentiero Italia" is one of the longest hiking trails in the world: over 7,000 kilometres.

There are about 400 stages that connect the Alps with the Apennines. 

The snowshoe hike in Obereggen with views of the impressive Latemar leads through snow-covered forests and gentle meadows. The destination of this easy hike is the “Häusler Sam” mountain hut, which invites you to take a leisurely break.