The idea was born in the winter of 2011/2012 with the anonymous installation of a curious nativity scene in the woods overlooking the small town of Zanolin. The following year the initiative expands and involves the inhabitants of the hamlet and the village in an ever wider way. The route finds its definitive and current development along the paths of the Cavelonte woods and the number of cribs increases with each edition. All the works are characterized by the maximum freedom of preparation, not necessarily according to the classical schemes of the nativity, but leaving the field free for the imagination and interpretation of any symbol that recalls Christmas.
The result is a real open-air exhibition, with the special participation of children from the nursery and primary schools of Ziano di Fiemme.
Each edition brings with it some novelties: a new corner of the forest transformed into a hut of roots and branches, a row of trees studded with stars, small miniature gems hanging from the branches or real art installations that merge and blend with the nature. While visiting the path every year, you can never predict where the next nativity scene is hiding!
At the beginning of the route you will find all the useful information for the walk, the stroller is not recommended.
Experience walking along irregular mountain trails is recommended. It may happen that the path is not clear form snow. In the event of fresh snow, microspikes are recommended. Be careful of ice when temperatures are particularly low.
The starting point of the route is the small square of Zanolin (Ziano di Fiemme) near the fountain, from here you go up towards Cavelonte following the road, initially asphalted and then dirt. At the first fork, leave the main road to take the path on the left that goes into the woods. Along the walk there are comet stars that indicate the path, while each nativity scene is instead marked with a sheep.
The loop tour returns to the starting point.
For those arriving from the SS 48, from the church square take Via Roma and cross the bridge over the Avisio. At the roundabout take the second street on the right (Via Zanolin) or the third (Via Bosin).
For those arriving from the SP 232, take the exit for Ziano di Fiemme and continue along Via Stazione. At the roundabout, take the first or second street on the right.
