Eggental

Panoramic Winter Hike in Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen

Nem

The starting point for this winter hike is the village centre of Nova Ponente. Head out of the village to the Pfösl hotel. Turn left on the hiking trail P, which leads to the St Helen’s Church. You can stop for refreshments at the nearby Kreuzhof countryside tavern. The St Helen’s Church is famous for its mural paintings, which are amongst the most precious local examples of the High Gothic period. The church is open year round. Return directly to the village on the forest road and the sidewalk.

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 right and continue to Nova Ponente (about 30 min. from highway toll booth). In the centre of Nova Ponente there is free parking directly at Piazza Gibitz, where the hike starts.

With the public bus line 181 or 184; bus stop: Nova Ponente chiesa/church; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/