An itinerary on the trails connecting the village of Sover and its hamlets, clinging to the mountain, among the woods of the Upper Val di Cembra
The territory of the Municipality of Sover is made up of numerous scattered settlements: the itinerary we propose connects the hamlets of Sover, Piscine, Monte Alto, Montesover, but besides these, the farms of Facendi, Piazzoli, Settefontane, Slósseri, Svéseri, Rosi, Mezzauno and the many scattered farms (Pianaci, Marigiat, Baito, Simoni, Fraine) that until the mid-20th century were the core of a lively rural economy, deserve a visit.
Our route starts from the village of Sover, the administrative seat of the Municipality. We walk through the streets of the village, where we can glimpse beautiful rustic-noble houses that sometimes feature interesting frescoes on their facades. We take a comfortable road that soon becomes a trail and leads us to the hamlet of Piscine, the smallest of those touched by this route, but surrounded by as many as eight farms, partly abandoned. The village stretches along the main road up to the church dedicated to St. Barbara and the Madonna of Grace, with paintings by C. Segatta and Albertini.
From Piscine, first following the paved road and then entering a forest trail, we climb up to the splendid farm of Monte Alto: a privileged balcony, from which you enjoy a spectacular view of the Cembra valley.
We then take the trail and later the dirt road that leads us to the hamlet of Montesover, a small village located in an open position dominating the valley, at an altitude of 1130 m. Finally, we continue, still on dirt road, until returning to Sover.
Although the route does not present particular technical difficulties nor dangerous sections, we always advise respecting the general safety rules for mountain hikes.
The information contained in this sheet is subject to inevitable changes, so no indication has absolute value. It is not possible to completely avoid inaccuracies or errors, considering the rapidity of environmental or weather changes that may occur. In this sense, we disclaim all responsibility for any changes experienced by the user. It is advised, however, to check the state of the places and the environmental or weather conditions before undertaking a hike.
From the Church of Sover proceed along the main street of the village heading north. After about 200 meters, you take an uphill road that intersects the road leading to Monte Sover. We take the road on the other side of the carriageway that climbs towards the woods and then becomes a trail leading us to the hamlet of Piscine. In Piscine, first following the paved road and then entering a forest trail, you climb up to Monte Alto. Having reached the hamlet of Monte Alto, continue on the trail and then dirt road towards Monte Sover and then, still on dirt road, descend to the starting point.
Sover - Piazza San Lorenzo (near the Town Hall)