Deutschnofen - Obereggen - Eggen - Petersberg

Obereggen - Ega - Nova Ponente - Monte S. Pietro

The ravine of the valley of Eggen: known as the ”Western-gateway to the Dolomites”, famous for the most beautiful porphyry gorge in the Alps, lies only a few minutes far away from the capital of South Tyrol, Bolzano. The castle of Karneid overwhelms the valley with its beautiness.
You will experience an unforgettable ride through the valley gorge uphill to the huge and densely wooded highlands (on an average of 1200 - 1500 m), lying at the foot of the colourful Dolomites´mountains of Latemar and Rosengarten. Lush meadows and huge woodlands surround the picturesque villages of Deutschnofen (1350 m), Eggen (1120 m), Obereggen ( 1550 m), Petersberg (1390 m), Birchabruck ( 870 m), Rauth (1280 m), and the place of pilgrimage Maria Weißenstein (1560 m). They all belong to the municipality of Deutschnofen (3500 inhabitants). 100 tourist accomodation places will lodge 2500 guests who will have the opportunity to choose between a large offer of recreational activities of high quality. Holidays for everyone in every season!