Nestled between the legendary Latemar and Rose Garden of the Dolomites, which have been declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this vacation region holds an almost unlimited variety of hiking adventures in store for nature lovers and mountain fans. There are easy walks, more-arduous hikes, and challenging routes to choose from. Families can stroll through verdant meadows full of blossoming wildflowers, along pristine forests, and peaceful pastures, while the more-adventurous can undertake ambitious climbs and explore the mountains. The Tourism Association conducts guided tours for beginners, but also for advanced hikers, led by a certified guide. There's a fascinating schedule of hikes every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. More information and registration at the Tourism Association (registration up until the lecture at 5:00 p.m.). In the case of mountain-climbing excursions, we recommend you contact the Mountaineering and Hiking School of Hansjörg Welscher | phone: +39/0471/618035. info@welscher-hansjoerg.com | www.welscher-hansjoerg.com
Detailed Description of the Guided Hiking Tours to the White Horn
Easy to medium-hard hike in which participants can climb to the summit and enjoy the magnificent view of the Dolomites. Starting point: Laab Alm in Deutschnofen / Nova Ponente, Route: From the Laab Alm via Trail No. 1 to the Neuhütt Alpine Refuge, continuing along via Trails No. 5a and 5 to the White Horn (2,313 meters above sea-level). Descent via the Jochgrimm (Passo di Oclini) and along Trail No. 1, returning to the Neu Hut and Laab Alm. Total duration: 6–7 hours.
Bletterbach Gorge
An easy hike offering marvelous natural scenery and with lots of information about the natural history of this area. Participants will explore the geologically interesting Bletterbach Gorge, which derives from the northwest flank of the White Horn. A route with no large altitude differentials and with several rest stops. Starting point: the bus stop of the Maria Weissenstein Place of Pilgrimage (1,520 m above sea-level). Route: From the bus stop of the Maria Weissenstein Place of Pilgrimage via Trail S to the Schönrast Alm, the Schmieder Alm, and via Trail G to the Lahner Alm. Proceeding along Trail No. 3 to the Bletterbach, continuing on into the gorge, and returning via Trail G to the Lahner Alm. Finally, via Trail No. 3 to the Klöser Valley and via Trails E5 and S back to the starting point. Total duration: 5–6 hours.
Rifugio Torre di Pisa
This is a medium-hard hike with a good panoramic view.
Route: After riding up with the Oberholz Chair Lift, participants will continue along Trails No. 18 to the Forcella dei Camosci (2560m) and 516 to the Rifugio Pisa. Via Trail No. 516 and 22 to the Mayrlboden. Turn back with the chairlift to Obereggen. Total duration: 5 hours
The High-Altitude Latemar Trail – Almenweg
This is an easy, pleasant mountain hike to the Latemar. Starting point: The Obereggen Tourism Association. Route: After riding up with the Oberholz Chair Lift, participants will continue along Trails No. 22 and 516 to the Satteljoch (Passo Feudo). Proceed along the Geological Hiking Trails 13–514 and 505 until your reach the Zischg Alm and the Ganischger Alm. Route: Via Trail No. 9 to the Epircher Laner Alm and from there back to Obereggen. Total duration: 4–5 hours.
Latemar Labyrinth
Starting point: The Obereggen Tourism Association. Route: After riding up with the Oberholz Chair Lift, participants will continue along Trail No. 22, passing by the Erzlahn, and then take Trail No. 21 to the Mitterleger. From there, via Trail No. 20 through the Labyrinth until you reach the Latemar Alm (Ochsen Hut) and then via Trail No. 21 to the Karer Pass. Return from there with the bus. Total duration: 4–5 hours.
Monte Agnello
This is a medium-hard hike through the meadows of the Eggen Valley, with a magnificent view of the Lagorai Group and of the Dolomites. Starting point: The Obereggen Tourism Association. Route: Drive by car approx. 3 km to the parking lot below the Mayrl Alm. Proceed via Trails No. 9 and 505 until you come to the Zischg Alm and then continue via Trails No. 505 and 514 to the Malga Caserina. Continue via Trail No. 514 until you come to the La Porta Bivouac and then proceed via Trail No. 515 to Monte Agnello. Descend via Trails No. 51-515-22 until you reach the Ganischger Alm and then take Trail No. 9 back to the parking lot. Total duration: 5 hours.
Rose Garden Hike
Starting point: The Paolina Chair Lift. Route: Ride the Paolina Chair Lift to an altitude of 2,239 meters. Continue on the Hirzl Trail (No. 549) until you come to the Rotwand Hut (2,280 m). Proceed via the Schafsteig (Via delle Feide) until you come to the Campedie Chair Lift. Descend via Trail No. 544 to the valley station. Return by bus. Total duration: 4–5 hours.
Hirzl Trail
This is an easy mountain hike at the foot of the Rose Garden, with a wonderful view of the Latemar. Starting point: Hotel Savoy, Karer Pass. Route: From the Hotel Savoy, proceed along Trail No. 548 to the Bartinger Alm and then continue to the Rotwand Hut. From there, take the Hirzl Trail to the Christomannos monument until just under the Rotwand. Descend to the Masaré Hut and return to your starting point. Total duration: 5–6 hours.
Vaiolon Pass in the Rose Garden
This is a medium-hard mountain and cliff hike in the Rose Garden Massive, at the foot of the Devil's Wall. It affords some magnificent views of the surrounding mountains, including the Dolomites and the Alps. Starting point: The valley station of the Paolina Chair Lift (1,620 meters above sea-level). Route: Ride the lift (after paying the fare) to the Paolina Hut (2,125 m), continue along Trails No. 539 and 551 until you come to the Vaiolon Pass (2,560 m). Descend along Trail No. 541 until you come to the Rotwand Hut (2,280 m) and proceed along Trail No. 548 to the Karer Pass. Take Trail No. 6 back to the starting point and ride down with the chair lift. Total duration: 5 hours.
