Earth pyramids of Steinegg|Collepietra

The impressive formations of Steinegg|Collepietra are a true natural wonder and tell a story that goes back thousands of years. Their formation dates back to the last ice age: when the glaciers melted, they left behind huge quantities of moraine material - a mixture of clay, sand and stones. Over the millennia, rain has eroded this material, but in some places it has formed clay cones with protective stones on top. These 'hats' protect the cones of earth underneath from erosion, giving the earth pyramids their unique shape.



Their slender formations, often crowned by imposing boulders, rise up from the valley floor and seem almost unreal - as if from another world.

A hike to the earth pyramids takes you through picturesque forests and meadows and even through a gorge. Whether you are hiking alone or with your family, this place is both fascinating and inspiring.



The best time to explore the earth pyramids is in the early morning or late afternoon, when the light brings out the bizarre shapes in a particularly impressive way.
Tips
The best time to visit the earth pyramids is from spring to autumn. The hike is not recommended in the winter months due to snow and icy sections. The hike and the platform at the earth pyramids are not barrier-free.
Approach
The starting point for a hike to the earth pyramids is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.



By public bus line

- 182 from Bozen|Bolzano

- 180 from Welschnofen|Nova Levante, Karersee|Lago di Carezza, Karerpass|Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*

- 184 from Oberggen, Eggen|Ega*

- 181 from Weissenstein|Pietralba, Petersberg|Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen|Nova Pontente, Stenk*

- 182 from Gummer|San Valentino in Campo

*change in Birchabruck | Ponte Nova to the line 182



Bus stop: Steinegg | Collepietra Village;

online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility

Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg



By car:

Destination: Steinegg|Collepietra

Parking: next to the main road in front of the Cafè Christl - Parking Village Square Steinegg

Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg

Parking
next to the main road in front of the Cafè Christl - Parking Village Square Steinegg

Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg
Public transportation
The starting point for a hike to the earth pyramids is easily and conveniently accessible by public transport.



By public bus line

- 182 from Bozen|Bolzano

- 180 from Welschnofem|Nova Levante, Karersee|Lago di Carezza, Karerpass|Passo Costalunga, Val di Fassa*

- 184 from Oberggen, Eggen|Ega*

- 181 from Weissenstein|Pietralba, Petersberg|Monte San Pietro, Deutschnofen|Nova Pontente, Stenk*

- 182 from Gummer|San Valentino in Campo

*change in Birchabruck | Ponte Nova to the line 182



Bus stop: Steinegg | Collepietra Village;

online timetable search at South Tyrol Mobility

Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg