Eggental / Val d'Ega

LATEMAR.TORRE DI PISA

Strenuous

The tour to the idyllic Latemar hut / Rif. Torre di Pisa at an altitude of 2,671 meters above sea-level is a special experience. This deman-ding but well-secured mountain hiking trail will take you into the heart of the Dolomites World Heritage Site. You will be rewarded with views that are breath-taking to say the least. The Oberholz hut at the mountain station acts as starting point of the hike. With its modern architecture, unique location and 360° panoramic terrace, the Oberholz hut is a true highlight.

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 Obereggen (about 30 min. from highway toll booth).

With the public bus line 184; bus stop: Obereggen; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

Parking at Obereggen.

The mountain hike starts at the mountain station of the Oberholz chair lift. Along path [18] you have a spectacular panoramic view to the Dolomites, especially if you visit the panoramic platform just a few minutes away from th mountain station of the Oberholz chair lift. Trail [516] leads to the idyllic Latemar hut/ Rif. Torre di Pisa on 2,671 m. The descent occurs on path [516] and trail [22] back to the starting point of the wandering.