Interesting walk with a stretch that follows the slope of the Corno Bianco for expert walkers. Return through a more gentle route.
Interesting walk with a stretch that follows the slope of the Corno Bianco for expert walkers. Return through a more gentle journey.
From the Pietralba car park, ascend via comfortable forest roads. Just before Lanheralm, leave the easy path to climb trails first through the woods, then on bare ground until reaching the summit separating the Bletterbach and the valley with Passo Oclini. Here the path is exactly at the highest point and climbs with slight exposure towards the Corno Bianco. After crossing with the Höhenweg, the path becomes more exposed, rocky, and steep with several sections equipped with ropes. At the end, you reach the summit cross from where you enjoy a splendid 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains. From here, descend towards Passo Oclini along a path busy with tourists. Once at the pass, continue descending to Malga Ora where a lunch break is suggested. From there, return to Pietralba. Several paths are possible, but we chose the forest road up to Capanna Nuova with a subsequent detour to Malga Monte San Pietro before arriving at the Sanctuary.
From the Pietralba car park, go up to the comfortable forest street. Just before the Lanheralm you leave the easy path to climb first through the woods then on bare ground until you reach the top of the separation between the Bletterbach and the valley with Passo Oclini. Here the path is located at the highest point and climbs with a slight exposure towards the Corno Bianco. After the crossing with the Hoehenweg the path becomes more exposed, rocky and steeper with several sections with ropes. Eventually you reach the top cross from where you can enjoy a wonderful 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains. At this point you descend towards Passo Oclini along a path busy with several tourists. Once you reach the pass, go down further to Malga Ora where a break for lunch is suggested. From here you return to Pietralba. There are several paths in this regard but we chose the forest road up to Capanna Nuova with a subsequent detour to Malga Monte San Pietro before arriving at the Sanctuary.
Author’s recommendation
Several interesting aspects of the route: quick visit to the Sanctuary, view of the Bletterbach (natural geological park) and beautiful panoramas from the Corno Bianco. Nice that you always see the Horn when you look around during the walk.
Several interesting aspects of the tour: quick visit to the Sanctuary, look at the Blettebach (natural geological park) and beautiful views from the Corno Bianco. Nice that you always see the Horn when you look around during the walk.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Pay attention to the top stretch to get to the Corno due to slightly exposed sections and ropes. If necessary, use the path that passes around the Corno and climb to the summit afterwards.
Pay attention to the top stretch to get to the Corno because of the slightly exposed sections and the ropes. In case, use the path that passes around the Corno and climb to the top afterwards.
Tips and suggestions
Sanctuary of Pietralba:
Geopark Bletterbach:
https://www.bletterbach.info/it/
Passo Oclini:
Roadbook
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Bolzano, bus line 181.
Directions
From the Bolzano Nord exit of the A22 Brenner highway, take the SS12 towards the city. At the first exit, leave and at the roundabout take the SS241 towards Val d'Ega. Continue along this road until Ponte Nova. After the town, turn right and take the SS620 towards Passo Lavazè. Just before the locality of Novale, turn right and take the SP72 towards Nova Ponente. Always continue on the SP72 (towards Monte San Pietro at the roundabout before the town). Once in the town, at the bend to the right, turn left into Via Centro towards Pietralba until you reach the Sanctuary.
From the Bolzano Nord exit of the A22 Brennero highway, take the SS12 towards the city. At the first exit reach the roundabout and take the SS241 towards Val d'Ega. Continue along this road until Ponte Nova. After the town, turn right and take the SS620 towards Passo Lavazè. Just before the town of Novale, turn right and take the SP72 for Nova Ponente. Always continue on the SP72 (towards Monte San Pietro at the roundabout before the town). Once in the town, at the bend to the right, turn links in Via Centro towards Pietralba until you reach the Sanctuary.
Parking
Free parking at the Sanctuary.Coordinates
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Equipment
Standard mountain equipment.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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