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Hike to Rifugio Potzmauer - from Ponciach

Faver, Grauno, Grumes, Valda
Category
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
5:45
in hours
Distance
13.1
in km
Status
open
Suggested period
Jan
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From the hamlet of Ponciach to Rifugio Potzmauer: a pleasant and relaxing route on comfortable forest roads towards the refuge through the woods.

The itinerary takes us up to Rifugio Potzmauer, nestled in a basin of meadows surrounded by fir woods. The refuge was once an alpine hut then abandoned with the disappearance of livestock farming in the valley. It was purchased and renovated by the Municipality of Grumes (now Municipality of Atavalle) which then entrusted management to Roberto Leonardi.

Along the route, a stop should be made at the Torbiera del Lago di Valda, an ancient lake naturally aged and become the habitat for rare plant and animal species.

The return can be done on the same path or with a circular route on the opposite side of the mountain, running along the steep side overlooking the Adige Valley.

Further information and useful links

Alta Val di Cembra-Avisio Reserve Network

www.reteriservevaldicembra.tn.it

Rifugio Potzmauer

www.rifugiopotzmauer.it

Visit Trentino

www.visittrentino.info

Meteotrentino

www.meteotrentino.it

Tags
  • Out and back
  • Refreshment stops available
Route data
Easy
Distance
13,1 km
Duration
5 h 45 min
Ascent
540 m
Decent
540 m
Physical condition
Scenary
Highest point
1.417 m
Lowest point
1.011 m
Suggestions
Stopping to eat lunch or to try a slice of cake at the refuge and then relax on the lawn is almost mandatory.
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