Via the Schafsteig Trail to the Rotwand Hut in the Rosengarten

This guided mountain hike with hiking guide Ferdinand Pardeller takes you into the impressive mountain world of the Rosengarten. Travel to the area is convenient by public bus, and a gondola then takes the group to the starting point of the hike. From there, the trail follows the Schafsteig through diverse alpine landscapes featuring impressive rock formations and magnificent panoramic views. The tour’s destination is the Rotwandhütte, idyllically situated in the heart of the Rosengarten. The return route heads toward the Karer Pass, from where the group takes the bus back to the starting point.

Start: 8:30 a.m., Welschnofen Center bus stop | Duration: 6 hours | Walking time: 4 hours | Elevation gain: Ascent: 347 m, Descent: 601 m | Distance: 8.6 km | Difficulty: Moderate | Includes a stop at the Rotwand Hut (not included) | Bringing a snack and drink is recommended | Equipment: sturdy footwear, hiking poles if desired, warm clothing, hat, rain gear | Cost: Ciampedie cable car: 15.00 euros/adult, 10.50 euros/junior (born after January 1, 2007) or Eggental Mountain Pass, round-trip by public bus | Participation fee: €10.00/adult; €5.00/junior (ages 6–13) | Number of participants: min. 2, max. 15 | Registration & info: by 5:00 p.m. the day before at the tourist offices, Tel. +39 0471 619 500 or online at eggental.com/events

Events start ON TIME; due to the program schedule, we cannot accommodate latecomers.

Directions

The tour’s starting point is easily and conveniently accessible by public transportation.

By public bus:

- 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, and the Fassa Valley

- 180 or 184 from Lake Carezza, Carezza Pass

- 184 from Weissenstein, Petersberg, Deutschnofen, Stenk (or: 181 and transfer to 180)

- 184 from Obereggen, Eggen (or: 184 and transfer to 180)

- 187 from Steinegg, Gummer (or: 182 and transfer to 180)

Stop: Welschnofen Center; online schedule search on Südtirol Mobil: www.suedtirolmobil.info

By car:

Destination: Welschnofen

Parking: Welschnofen Laurin I Gondola Parking Lot

Meeting point: Welschnofen Zentrum bus stop

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Useful Information / What to Bring

Includes a stop at the Rotwandhütte (not included) | Bringing a snack and drink is recommended.

Equipment: sturdy footwear, warm clothing, a hat, and rain gear.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets can be canceled free of charge 24 hours before the event begins at info@eggental.com or by phone at +39 0471 619 500.

In the event of cancellation by the organizer, 100% of the amount paid will be refunded.

Event Description

Payment for the event must be made in advance online or at one of the information offices. Payment on-site is not possible.

Registration

By 5:00 p.m. the day before, online at eggental.com/events or by phone at +39 0471 619 500 at the tourist offices.