If you start your hike in St. Konstantin:
From Völs am Schlern continue towards Seis/Kastelruth along the main road for 3.3km, then turn left into the narrow Santnerweg where the parking lot is. Continue on foot for a total of about 15 minutes, first along Clarastraße until you reach Hotel Perwanger and then turn left at the second junction. Follow the path until you reach the pond.
If you start your hike in Völser Aicha/Oachner Weiher:
From Völs am Schlern drive in the traffic circle towards Bolzano for 2.2km, then in the bend turn sharply left into a narrow road with signs "Prösels Castle", there follow the road then for another 2km. At the junction turn left with the sign "Völser Aicha". The festival ground with parking possibility is after approx. 2,7km. On foot follow the path no. 5 /5A to the Großmoos pond.
St. Konstantin parking: There are parking spots near the church of St. Konstantin.
Völser Aicha: There are parking spots at the festival ground.
At the foot of the Schlern, between Völser Aicha and St. Konstantin, a path connects seven lakes: Salmseiner Weiher, Gflierer Weiher, Völser Weiher, Huber Weiher, Umser Weiher, Oachner Weiher and St. Konstantiner Weiher.
It leads through a varied, impressive nature and past an ancient and unique cultural landscape. In parts, it runs through the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The demanding hike can also be done in sections or in the opposite direction. Various connecting paths are available for entry and exit. The trail leads past farms, villages and through private properties. Some of the 7 nature ponds are privately owned. For the return there are excellent bus connections.
Duration: about 4 hours - 13.2 km.
The 7 ponds trail is not suitable for baby carriages.
Bus stop at St. Konstantin.
Nr. 2 & 170: Völs am Schlern-St.Konstantin
Nr. 176: St.Konstantin-Völs am Schlern-Ums-Prösels-St. Katharina
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