Comfortable walk along the Avisio river to discover the ancient covered larch wood bridge.
The protagonist of this easy itinerary is the imposing wooden bridge, unique in Trentino, an indispensable link to access the Cavelonte Valley. It crosses the Avisio where it is narrowest but also cluttered with large stones. The "noise" of the placid waters of the Avisio will be the background to the walk along the stretch from the bridge to Ziano di Fiemme.
An information panel near the bridge tells the story of this construction which, in its current aspect, dates back to 1896.
Safety guidelines
Pay attention to possible icy sections.
Starting point
Piazza Chiesa
Directions
From Piazza Chiesa take Via Cavelonte down towards Ponte Coperto, the only such covered bridge in all of Trentino. Before the bridge, take a left onto a wide unsurfaced track to the MTB circuits and the football field, and continue along the bank of the Torrente Avisio to the village of Ziano. Turn left and go through the village to the church, crossing the SS48. A new footpath follows the line of the road and continues left, leading to the Pontologia trail, which is lit in the evening, and from there back to Panchià.
public transportation
It is possible to reach Panchià with the Trentino Trasporti buses and with the skibus from the major towns of Val di Fiemme.
How to get there
Panchià is located on the state road SS 48 of the Dolomites.
