Eggental

Hike round the Rosengarten Massif

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The Rosengarten circular route is a magnificent hike for experienced hikers, providing fantastic views of the surrounding mountains.

Take highway's exit “Bolzano Nord/Eggental”, turn right direction Bolzano/Bozen, after about 0,5 km on roundabout keep left and head towards Val d’Ega (SS 241). Keep driving up to Ponte Nova. At Ponte Nova’s crossroads, turn to the left and continue to Nova Levante until the parking at the cable car (about 20 min. from highway toll booth).

With the public bus line 180 or 184; bus stop: Centre of Nova Levante; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

Directly from the centre of Nova Levante, the Laurin I cable car takes you to the Frommer hut (1743 m), from where you can comfortably take the cable car König Laurin I & II  to the Fronza alle Coronelle hut (2337 m). Once at the top, the Laurins Lounge invites you to enjoy a splendid panoramic view before continuing on steep meadows along the path [550] to Passo delle Coronelle (2630 m). Hikers march along the easy downhill slope before reaching the Passo delle Cigolade (2550 m) via the path [541]. In the middle of the bizarre rocky landscape, during the arduous ascent on the path [541] you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Val di Fassa. Following path [541] you reach the Roda di Vaèl hut (2280 m) & Pederiva hut (2.275 m). Here begins the Masarè trail [549], a very popular and easy hiking trail that connects the Roda di Vaèl hut with the starting point, the Fronza alle Coronelle hut.

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 Roda di Vaèl hut (2280 m) & Pederiva hut (2.275 m) Continue on path [541] past Passo delle Cigolade (2550 m) and then along path [541] and [550] to Passo delle Coronelle (2630 m). From Passo delle Coronelle go down to the Fronza alle Coronelle hut (2337 m) and the Laurins Lounge and then back on paths [549] and [552] to the Paolina hut.

Caution: (old) snow fields in places on the west side - danger of slipping and falling! Only for hikers with surefootedness and appropriate equipment.