Summit Hike to the Vajolon Pass in the Rosengarten

This impressive summit hike, led by hiking guide Ferdinand Pardeller, takes you into the high-alpine world of the Rosengarten and promises a special mountain experience. After a comfortable ride up on the gondola, we reach the starting point of the tour. The subsequent ascent leads toward the Vajolon Pass (2,560 m) and on to the Vajolonköpfl (2,646 m), where an unforgettable summit experience and impressive panoramic views of the surrounding mountains await. The descent takes us through varied alpine landscapes toward the Karer Pass, from where we’ll take the public bus back to Welschnofen to the starting point.

Start: 9:00 a.m., Welschnofen Center bus stop | Duration: 6.5 hours | Walking time: 5 hours | Elevation gain: Ascent: 424 m, Descent: 1,009 m | Distance: 9.7 km | Difficulty: difficult | Includes a stop at the Rotwandhütte (not included) | Bringing a snack and drink is recommended | Equipment: sturdy footwear, hiking poles if desired, warm clothing, headwear, rain gear | Cost: Welschnofen Gondola + König Laurin I+II Gondola: 26.00 euros/adult, 18.50 euros/junior (born after Jan. 1, 2008) or Eggental Mountain Pass; return trip by public bus | Participation fee: €10.00/adult; €5.00/child (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, latecomers cannot be accommodated.

Directions

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

By public bus:

- Route 180 from Bolzano, Birchabruck, and the Fassa Valley

- Route 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

With a stop at the Rotwandhütte (not included) | We recommend bringing a snack and a drink.

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, either online at eggental.com/events or by phone at +39 0471 619 500 at the tourist offices.