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From Vadena/Pfatten to Firmiano/Sigmundskron
Laives, Bolzano & Environs
Description
Nice hike from Vadena/Pfatten, throught the wood, to the Montiggler lakes and further to Firmiano/Sigmundskron.  
Details

The start is in the centre of Vadena/Pfatten, where the hiking trail no. 5a begins. This steep path leads through the forest to the Montiggler lakes, where the markings of the path change from 5a to 1 and later to 1B. The hike continues and if you wish you can make a detour to the viewpoint “Wilder-Mann-Bühl” at an altitude of 645 metres.

Back on the marked trail you will come to Schreckbichl, a small hamlet of Cornaiano/Girlan-Appiano/Eppan. The route continues downhill towards Sigmundskron Castle, home to the Messner Mountain Museum Firmian, which is well worth a visit. Refreshment points are available. To return back you can take the same way or you can get to the small village of Frangarto/Frangart where you can take the bus to return back to Laives/Leifers.

Return from the centre of Frangarto/Frangart by bus line 132 to Bolzano/Bozen. From here take bus 110, 111 or 112 back to Laives/Leifers.

Approach

Coming from the south:Take the highway exit “Egna/Ora/Termeno-Neumarkt/Auer/Tramin” and follow the signs “Bolzano/Laives-Bozen/Leifers” for approx. 13 km. Then follow the signs for “Bronzolo/Branzoll” and “Vadena/Pfatten”. 

Coming from the north:Take the highway exit “Bolzano Sud/Bozen Süd” and then follow the signs for “Trento/Laives-Trient/Leifers” for approx. 12 km. After the tunnel connecting Bolzano and Laives and after the bypass tunnel of Laives follow the “Bronzolo/Branzoll” signs. At the roundabout at the beginning of the village Bronzolo/Branzoll follow the signs for “Vadena/Pfatten”.