Hike to the Astronomical Observatory in San Valentino/Obergummer

Hikes 39053 Karneid / Cornedo all'Isarco
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Duration 1.3 h

Distance 4.5 km

Ascend 141 hm

Descent 141 hm

Max. height 1365 m

Hike to the Astronomical Observatory in San Valentino/Obergummer - Description

Easy family hike to South Tyrol’s only astronomical observatory and to the solar observatory. 

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Easy
  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
Take highway's exit “Bolzano Nord/Eggental”,Brenner (A 22 Brenner motorway, toll), from SS 12 in Prato all'Isarco to Collepietra, continue on the LS 132 in the direction of San Valentino. From the Collepietra sports centre, follow the main road for approx. 2 km to the Lantschnay bus stop between Collepietra and San Valentino, where there is a large car park.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), in Ponte Nova at the roundabout take the third exit to San Valentino and continue in the direction of Collepietra. There is a large car park between the villages of San Valentino and Collepietra at the Lantschnay bus stop on the right-hand side (about 30 min. from highway toll booth).With the public bus line 180, 181 or 184 to Ponte Nova and then change to line 182 or directly from Bolzano with line 182; bus stop: "Lantschnay"; online bus timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/Parking next to the bus stop Lantschnay.

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The Hike to the Astronomical Observatory in San Valentino/Obergummer tour starts in Karneid / Cornedo all'Isarco.