Route through deciduous forests mostly on paved and dirt roads, with several points of natural interest; very pleasant in its loop development with modest elevation changes.
The itinerary allows you to enjoy a splendid view from Piz delle Agole over Val di Cembra and admire the characteristic porphyry and wooden huts along the way. The beautiful panoramic view of the Brenta Group and the visit to the little church of San Leonardo are well worth the trip.
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Difficulty level according to common symbols: EE route (on paths and tracks)
Risks or difficulties present along the route: lack of adequate signage in a short section in the Monte Speggia area; there is a boundary wall of stones indicating the correct path. Some descending trail sections after the locality of Pernaia have an unpleasant surface, meaning there are stones and branches on it, with some slightly steep stretches. Pay attention!
THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS
As you can imagine, the passability of itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to current conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this sheet may have changed. Before setting out, get information on the state of the path by contacting the refuge manager on your route, alpine guides, visitor centers of natural parks, and tourist offices.
From the parking lot, return to the Val di Cembra state road and go up the road marked SAT 416 for a short stretch (about 10 meters), then immediately turn left onto an asphalt road following the signs for Capanna Maderlina. The road becomes dirt then paved with porphyry slabs. A few meters after the Gian stream and about 2 km from the start, take the mule track that climbs to the right (the sign indicates Capanna Maderlina–Lago Santo).
After crossing a stream via a beautiful wooden bridge, you reach the forest road in a few minutes, again paved, and continue north until the asphalt road leading to the refuge. Before the refuge, it is worth stopping to enjoy the view of the Brenta Group; there are also rest points. Upon reaching Capanna Maderlina, cross a playground and take a path leading to the locality Palù Poz, pass the junction for Lago Santo, and continue toward Pernaia-Lisignago on road no. 416, along which there are numerous clearings and characteristic porphyry and wooden huts.
At the crest of the hill, when the road begins to descend, take the tractor path to the left (marked with Piz delle Agole trail markings), cross a wide clearing and continue on a trail through a mixed forest of beech and black pine, and, always on a path marked with white and red dots, reach Piz delle Agole, a suggestive panoramic point that opens among the Scots pines overlooking Val di Cembra and the western slopes of Lagorai.
Now, to descend to Lisignago, briefly return on the path just walked and with signs “Lisignago 1.00” on trail number 416A, start descending. Upon reaching “Pernaia,” always follow the signs for Lisignago: the descent now becomes more technical as the path is rocky, uncomfortable, and at times a bit steep; but don’t worry, with proper footwear you should have no problems. Then entering a kind of forest canyon, you find yourself on the road that leads back into the town of Lisignago.
From the starting parking lot, you can continue the walk and descend on the asphalt road to the ancient little church of San Leonardo, located on a steep hill overlooking the Avisio. Upon reaching the church, admire the nineteenth-century portico, the bell gable, and the bell, cast in 2002, decorated by the artist Marco Arman. The interior is decorated with a valuable cycle of paintings dating to the second half of the fifteenth century, created by an itinerant painter from Fiemme.
Trekking shoes, waterproof jacket, trekking poles, water, snacks, and sunscreen.
