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The shepherds’ writings - Ziano di Fiemme

Ziano di Fiemme

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

2:00

in hours

Distance

3.6

in km

Tags

Insider tip
Round trip
Cultural/historical interest

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Short and interesting tour to discover the ancient rock writings of the shepherds of the Val di Fiemme.

For many centuries, the steep mountain sides above the valley’ towns have been used to graze goats and sheep. Today, the rock writings on the sides of Mount Cornon and Pizzancae are proof of this old habit. The writings date back to a period between the 15th and 20th century.

Gallery

The writings of the shepherds

The start of the path

Along the path

The sign

View over Ziano di Fiemme

The rock walls

The writings of the shepherds

The last rock face

A section of the descent

The forest road

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Further information and useful links

APT Val di Fiemme - Tel. +39 0462 241111 - info@visitfiemme.it - www.visitfiemme.it

Tags

Insider tip
Round trip
Cultural/historical interest

Route data

Intermediate

Distance

3,6 km

Duration

2 h 00 min

Ascent

253 m

Decent

253 m

Physical condition

Scenary

Highest point

1.281 m

Lowest point

1.059 m

Suggestions

Did you know? The shepherds’ writings were made with hematite (red ocher) mixed with saliva or goat or sheep milk. A stick, whose tip was chewed or softened with a stone, was used as a paint brush. The writings mostly include the shepherd’s initials, the year and the number of grazing sheep and goats.

Safety guidelines

THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS

Prepare your itinerary beforehand
Choose an itinerary that suits your physical abilities
Choose suitable clothes and equipment
Check the weather forecast
Hiking by yourself is more risky; if this is the case, take a mobile phone with you
Leave information about your itinerary and your expected return time
If you are not sure about your itinerary, contact an Alpine Guide
Pay attention to signposts and directions that you find along your way
Do not hesitate in going back if you feel too tired
In case of emergency call 112

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Starting point

Parking behind the Agritur Valaverta

Directions

After parking in the clearing, we set off on the dirt/rock road which after a few metres bends to the right and continues steadily uphill. After a short flat stretch, you will notice the sign LE SCRITTE DEI PASTORI indicating to take path no. 509. Then another sign indicates to leave the uphill path and turn right, passing the stream. The path zigzags its way uphill through the forest. The path then becomes relatively flat, with ups and downs at the foot of the rock faces. The vegetation opens up and on the right, the village of Ziano di Fiemme can be seen below, overlooked by the forests of the Lagorai chain. As you continue along the path, you will notice on the walls to the left the curious shepherds' symbols and reddish initials. The path then descends steeply until it reaches the forest road. Continue to the right, arriving at the junction of the path taken on the outward journey and after a short while at a fork to the left that descends directly to the car park.