The South Tyrolean Pearl Trail, a multi-day hike, also leads you through the impressive alpine pasture landscape of the Val d’Ega
Between Nova Ponente and Obereggen lies the small village of Ega with its hamlets of Ponte Nova (Birchabruck) and Novale (Rauth). It is also called St. Nicholas: The name goes back to the patron saint of the church, who was worshipped by the miners in Ega and was said to protect the village from the floods of the Sam and Gerold streams. Here, you are right at the foot of the "Latemar Dolls" in the Latemar Group. When the sun shines, so the legend of the Old Venetian goes, dolls in silk dresses can still be seen in the distinctive rock formations.
Especially in winter, there is much to discover in Ega: The range of activities in the surrounding area is diverse. It extends from the Latemar Dolomites Skiing Area, only 3 kilometres away, to the 100-kilometre-long network of cross-country ski trails between Nova Ponente and the Lavazè Pass in the Val di Fiemme, offering beautiful views of the Latemar, Corno Nero, and Corno Bianco.
Up on the tree-free pass, the cross-country ski tracks in the Val d'Ega mostly run through open landscape. Further down, they lead you to destinations such as the Madonna di Pietralba Pilgrimage Site or the Laab Hut. In summer, Ega is an ideal starting point for the hiking and climbing area of the Val d'Ega Dolomites. The fourth stage of the South Tyrolean Pearl Trail, a multi-day hike that begins near Bolzano, also passes through the area of the alpine pastures.
Also popular are the guided tours that take place weekly in summer: These include full moon evenings and herbal walks with a nature coach, as well as the Latemarium, an adventure world in the Latemar Massif, with its diverse attractions and 360-degree viewing platform.
