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Viewpoint "Spitzköfele"

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The viewpoint "Spitzköfele" offers an impressive panoramic view of the Schlern and the Rosengarten and is part of the Path of the Stars with a polar star telescope.
The viewpoint "Spitzköfele" above Steinegg|Collepietra in the municipality of Karneid|Cornedo all'Isarco is a worthwhile destination for a short hike. Easily accessible via a well-signposted path, this place offers a special combination of nature enjoyment and adventure.

The wooden platform at "Spitzköfele" is equipped with a table, a bench and several stools. It invites you to take a break and enjoy the unique panorama. From here, you have an open view of the village of Steinegg and the impressive mountain massifs of the Schlern|Sciliar and Rosengarten|Catinaccio.

A special highlight is the permanently installed telescope. It is directly aligned with the North Star and thus shows the direction of the North. This location is part of the Path of Stars, which connects the two star villages of Steinegg|Collepietra and Gummer|San Valentino.

Route description - one of several possibilities:
The starting point of the hike is the village square in Steinegg|Collepietra. From there, the path [2/3] leads past Café Christl to Oberdorf. At Haus Tirol, turn right onto trail [6], which takes you via the farm Kummerhof to the descent to "Spitzköfele".
For the way back, you can take path [7], which turns right into path [2/7/8] and leads back to the village.

Walking time: The entire circular hike takes about an hour.

The viewpoint "Spitzköfele" is an ideal place for a short hike, a picnic or simply a short break in the midst of nature. Its proximity to the village and easy accessibility make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

The viewpoint is not barrier-free.

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Public transport

The starting point for a hike to the view point "Spitzköfele" 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 Obereggen, 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
2km walk (approx. 40 minutes) from the bus stop to the "Spitzköfele"

Directions

The starting point for a hike to the view point "Spitzköfele" 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 Obereggen, 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
2km walk (approx. 40 minutes) from the bus stop to the "Spitzköfele"

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
2km walk (approx. 40 minutes) from the village square to the "Spitzköfele"

Parking

next to the main road in front of the Cafè Christl - Parking Village Square Steinegg
Starting point of the hike: Village square Steinegg
2km walk (approx. 40 minutes) from the village square to the "Spitzköfele"

Coordinates

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46.479300, 11.449900
DMS
46°28'45.5"N 11°26'59.6"E
UTM
32T 688054 5150219
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