Hike from Nova Ponente to the Malga Belriposo

An easy hike requiring some stamina along the well-maintained trail network to the Laab, Capanna Nuova, and Belriposo mountain huts

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At the crossing at the village entrance of Nova Ponente (near the Cafè Luise) we follow the signs to the Skilift, where we find the parking space near Bar Arche.
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A small asphalt road proceeds to the Laab Alm, through a landscape of mild meadows and forests.
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The last part towards the Laab Alm is a bit steeper - the wooden crash barriers imply that the road becomes a sled run in winter.
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View on the village of Nova Ponente.
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Arrival at the Laab Alm at 1,645 m asl. Now we proceed to the Neuhütt Alm along the path no. 1.
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Along this path we enjoy gorgeous views on the Dolomites, here the Catinaccio (Rosengarten)
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View on the monastery of Pietralba (Maria Weissenstein).
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We have reached the Neuhütt Alm mountain hut. Here the paths to Nova Ponente, S. Pietro, Aldino and Lavazè cross.
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We take the path towards the Schönrast-Alm. The cliffs by the left wayside offer a view on the different rock layers, which once were built from calcium deposits in the primordial ocean “Tethis”.
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Again a part through the forest - the goal is within our reach!
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The Schönrast Alm mountain hut at 1,700 m asl. is the end point of our walking tour. Here we take a long rest, the surrounding meadows invite us to catch some sun.
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A good starting point for this hike is the car park on the Via Daum road near the Bar Arche, above Nova Ponente. From here, we want to discover the beautiful trails on the Monte Regolo. This gentle ridge between the Val d'Ega and Aldino in the south of South Tyrol is known and popular for its excellent paths and inviting mountain huts.

The first section towards the Laab Hut follows a small, asphalted road that initially leads through a wide meadow landscape, before climbing more steeply through the forest. From there, a gravel path (no. 1) leads us further to the Capanna Nuova Hut (Neuhütt). Along the way, we repeatedly enjoy the view of the Sciliar, Catinaccio, Latemar, Pala di Santa, and Corno Bianco.

At the Capanna Nuova Hut, we follow path no. 2A to the Belriposo Hut (Schönrast), which is situated in a large clearing. A longer break is well worth it here! We then return via the same route and the same mountain huts. For other huts on the Regglberg - the Lahneralm and Schmieder Alm - there is an alternative and shorter hike that starts in Aldino, at the opposite end of the ridge.

Author: AT

Experienced: July 2010
Last updated: 2026

alpine pasture hike difficulty: moderate

Starting point:

Nova Ponente (Bar Arche)
Overall time:

05:30 h
Total route length:

19,9 km
Altitude:

from 1.404 m to 1.785 m
Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):

+546 m | -546 m
Signposts:

no. 1, 1B, 1, 2A, 15
Destination:

Belriposo Hut (1,700 m a.s.l.)
Resting points:

Capanna Nuova Hut (May to October), Laab Hut, Belriposo Hut (all year round)
Recommended time of year:

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Hike from Nova Ponente to the Malga Belriposo
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The overall time shown above refers to the walking time only, not including breaks or stops.