The area Rosengarten - Latemar is a corner of paradise where the tracks of history and the legends purse each other and mix together creating a unique atmosphere where dream and reality live together.
With its woods, the sunny meadows, the sharp peaks which turn into silent rose fingers at sunset, the area Rosengarten-Latemar, a natural balcony set among the Catinaccio/Rosengarten, the Latemar and the Sciliar, offers one of the most beautiful mountain views in the world.
The Catinaccio / Rosengarten is one of the symbols of the town of Bolzano and of the Dolomites themselves: it is a gem set among the valleys of Tires, Ega and Fassa upon which the famous peaks of the group tower: Torri del Vaiolet (m. 2813), Catinaccio d''Antermoia (m. 3002), Cima Catinaccio (m. 2981), Croda di Re Laurino (m. 2813), Croda Davoi (m. 2745), Torre Gardeccia (m. 2483), Cogolo di Larsec (m. 2679), Crepe di Lausa (m. 2719), Cima Scalieret (m. 2887), Cima delle Poppe (m. 2768), Masarè, Molignon. Many pioneers of mountaineering linked their name to these peaks, such as the English Turcker and Carson, the alpine guide Bernard and Johann Santner.
The jagged Latemar Group made by sharp pinnacles and rocky needles, constitutes the so called "Labyrinth", a network of paths and routes which wind among the huge Dolomites boulders in an enchanting landscape.
The region between Rosengarten and Latemar is a unique plateau, and immense training in the open air, which has much to offer to the lovers if sporty holidays and to all those who love adventure and strong emotions, but, at the same time, it is the ideal place for children and families and for all those who wish to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing oasis.
The Rosengarten-Latemar area offers, indeed, wonderful itineraries, available to everybody and to every training level. The lovers of excursions can hike along wonderful routes, plunged into a virgin nature. On the contrary, those who prefer mountaineering and rock-climbingcan challenge the majestic peaks of the Catinaccio/ Rosengarten, the mysterious Latemar, the Sciliar, the Ortles and the Ötztaler Alpen.
The Rosengarten-Latemar offers a series of facilities to all the lovers of cycling, from the special Dolomiten Card to the equipped hotels, to say nothing about the lovers of golf who can find here a real Eden where to practise their favourite sport: playing at 1200 metres, is not common.
In winter, when the snow covers the peaks, the lovers of winter sports, adults and children, experts and beginners, has to do nothing but choose between the two different skiing areas: the Ski Center Latemar, with 50 km of ski runs, where it is possible to go skiing also by night, and the Ski Area Carezza: 30 white km built for families, with easy slopes for children ad the magic Kinderland of "King Laurino".
Among the places which are certainly worth a visit there is certainly the Sanctuary of Pietralba, built between 1638 and 1674, which is the most important Marian sanctuary in South Tyrol.
Moreover, at Gummer, close to Bolzano, you can visit the observatory "Max Valier", unique in South Tyrol. This association is composed of 130 scientists and experts from the Province of Bolzano. The planetary offers guided visits, evening astronomical observation, lectures and courses.
