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Ancient Lakes Trekking - Day 3

Capriana
Category
Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
5:06
in hours
Distance
12.7
in km
Suggested period
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Trekking through the silent woods and the precious reserves of the Upper Val di Cembra and the Monte Corno Natural Park. An immersion in a still intact environment waiting to be discovered.

The proposed journey leads to the discovery of something special, unusual. You will not encounter rock towers or untouched peaks, but something smaller and perhaps less conspicuous, yet just as precious. You will always be surrounded by the forests that separate the Adige valley from Val di Cembra; an area straddling two worlds already in Roman times. You will find witnesses of the past and present of this mountain, foremost among them the peat bogs, ancient glacial lakes where peat has gradually reduced the water surface, creating an environment incredibly favorable to biodiversity. Additionally, there are old bird traps, mills, and boundary stones that tell forgotten stories. At the end of the day, you will find the warmth of the mountain hut or alpine pasture: a bowl of soup and a glass of wine will help happily remember what happened during the day and dream of the next stage. 

Itinerary designed and realized by Sviluppo Turistico Grumes in collaboration with the Valle di Cembra - Avisio Reserve Network, the Monte Corno Natural Park, tourism promotion entities, and numerous private operators.

Further information and useful links
Tags
  • Linear route
  • Multi-stage route
  • Scenic
  • Fauna
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Flora
Route data
Intermediate
Distance
12,7 km
Duration
5 h 06 min
Ascent
256 m
Decent
1.413 m
Physical condition
Scenary
Highest point
1.726 m
Lowest point
510 m
Suggestions

The Monte Corno Natural Park, established in 1980 and later expanded in 2000, covers an area of 6,851 hectares divided among the municipalities of Anterivo, Egna, Montagna, Salorno, and Trodena.

Safety guidelines

Although the route does not present particular technical difficulties or dangerous sections, we always recommend respecting general mountain hiking safety rules in any case.

The information contained in this sheet is subject to unavoidable changes; therefore, no indication has absolute value. It is impossible to completely avoid inaccuracies or errors, considering the rapid changes that environmental or weather conditions can undergo. In this regard, we disclaim any responsibility for possible changes experienced by the user. It is recommended, however, to check the status of places and environmental or weather conditions before undertaking a hike.  

  • Prepare your itinerary
  • Choose a route suitable for your preparation level
  • Choose appropriate equipment and gear
  • Consult weather bulletins
  • Starting alone is more risky
  • Leave information about your itinerary and estimated return time
  • Do not hesitate to rely on a professional
  • Pay attention to signs and markings on the route
  • Do not hesitate to backtrack
  • In case of accident, alert by calling the number 112
Starting point
Malga Monte Corno Hut
Directions

STAGE 3 (From Malga Monte Corno Hut to Pochi di Salorno)

Behind the alpine pasture, take path no. 9 towards Hackelboden – Casignano, which passes below the summit of Monte Corno (1,781 m). Crossing the Casignano Forest, first descend on a road and then on a zig-zag path (no. 9), crossing the dirt road multiple times. Once a flat road is reached, turn left, and after 100 meters, reach the Hackelboden hut. Behind the hut, the path (no. 9) descends to the forest road where it turns left. You reach a fork and, following the road that climbs sharply to the left, head towards Cauria pass. From the pass, always on the road (no. 4), descend to the small village of Cauria. Just before the village, on the right, take the path (no. 2-7-8) until you reach the Provincial road. Just beyond the clearing, on the right, take the forest road signposted Laghetti (path no. 7). Descend and enter a deep small valley. Follow the signs for “Laghetti” until the road, on an asphalt section past Loc. Le Seghe, joins a hairpin bend at the height of a stone bridge (Roman bridge). Take the Dürer Trail (Dürerweg) on the left, which climbs from the Kloesterle di Laghetti and finally reaches Pochi di Salorno.

public transportation
All information on the website of SAD (transport Province of Bolzano): https://www.sad.it/it and Trentino Trasporti (transport Province of Trento): https://www.trentinotrasporti.it/

Trekking shoes, waterproof jacket, trekking poles, water, snacks, and sunscreen.

Everything needed for overnight stays in mountain huts. 

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