Eggental

Winter Hike to the Messnerjoch Alpine Hut

Helppo

Excursion for everybody with breathtaking views of the winter landscape.

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, Carezza and Passo Nigra (about 40 min. from highway toll booth).

With the public bus line 185 via Tires or via Nova Levante with the line 180 or 184 with change to the line 185 at Paolina; bus stop: Passo Nigra; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/

Parking at the Passo Nigra.

This winter hike begins at the Niger Pass on the forest road, trail [1], which leads to the Messnerjoch Alpine hut (1.930 m). Breathtaking, panoramic views can be enjoyed from here. Return via the same route.