Trekking through the silent forests and precious reserves of the Upper Val di Cembra and the Monte Corno Natural Park. An immersion in an environment still intact and full of discoveries.
The proposed route leads to the discovery of something special, unusual. You will not encounter towering rocks or untouched peaks, but something smaller and perhaps less striking, yet equally precious. You will always be surrounded by forests that separate the Adige Valley from the Val di Cembra; a zone straddling two worlds already in Roman times. You will encounter witnesses of the past and present of this mountain area, foremost among them the peat bogs, ancient glacial lakes where peat has progressively reduced the water surface, creating an environment incredibly favorable for biodiversity. Moreover, there are bird trapping hides, mills, and boundary markers that tell forgotten stories. At the end of the day, you will find the warmth of the hut or mountain dairy: a bowl of soup and a glass of wine will help cheerfully recall what happened during the day and dream of the next stage.
Route planned and created by Sviluppo Turistico Grumes in collaboration with the Cembra Valley - Avisio Reserve Network, the Monte Corno Natural Park, tourism promotion agencies, and numerous private operators.
Cembra Tourist Office - Tel. +39 0461 683110 - info@visitvaldicembra.it – www.visitvaldicembra.it
Potzmauer Hut - Tel +39 347 2251788 - rifugiopotzmauer@gmail.com
Although the route does not present particular technical difficulties nor dangerous sections, we always recommend respecting the general safety rules for mountain hikes.
The information contained in this sheet is subject to unavoidable changes, so no indication has absolute value. It is impossible to completely avoid inaccuracies or errors due to the rapid environmental or weather changes that can occur. For this reason, we disclaim all responsibility for any changes experienced by the user. It is recommended, however, to check the status of the places and environmental or weather conditions before undertaking a hike.
STAGE 1 (From Pochi di Salorno to Potzmauer Hut)
From the Pochi parking lot (563 m), located near the church, follow the Dürrer Path and the signs for Sauch Hut. Descend through woods and meadows on secondary paved roads for about 30 minutes. Then ascend along trail no. 1 until reaching Sauch Hut (946 m). From here, follow an unpaved road towards Lago Santo (no. 409), passing alongside the Roccolo and shortly afterwards reaching Croccola Pass. Continue left uphill through a fir forest (trail marker no. 409), first reaching "le Pozze" and then, keeping right (no. 409A), the Lagabrun reserve. Next continue on trail no. 414 that leads to Lago Santo (1,206 m). Behind the hut, take the road (E5/415/S.I.) that climbs to the Vegiose meadows and after about 3 km reach Zise Pass. From here descend on a paved road carved into the mountainside towards Ponciach (no. 415A) until the junction with the botanical trail. Continue left towards Lake Valda (Monte Meadows), reachable in about an hour. Finally, descend along the forest road following signs E5/no. 415/Hut Potzmauer until reaching Potzmauer Hut (1,282 m).
Potzmauer Hut - Tel +39 347 2251788 - rifugiopotzmauer@gmail.com
All information on the SAD website (Bolzano Province transport): https://www.sad.it/it and Trentino Trasporti (Trento Province transport): https://www.trentinotrasporti.it/
Trekking shoes, waterproof jacket, trekking poles, water, snacks, and sunscreen.
All the necessities for overnight stays in mountain huts.
