Il Lac del Vedes, scrigno di biodiversità

Even if this trail is not technically difficult and has no dangerous stretches, we always and in any case suggest to follow the general rules on safety for mountain hikes.

• Prepare your itinerary
• Choose an excursion appropriate for your real ability and training level
• Choose the fitting equipment
• Check the weather forecast
• Hiking alone is risky
• Give details about your itinerary and about the approximate hour of your return
• Do not hesitate to entrust you to an expert
• Pay attention to the indication and signals you will find along your journey
• Do not hesitate to retrace your steps
• In case of accident: ask for help and call the number 112

The itinerary starts from Grumes square.From here you go up towards the church and then, after crossing the SS. 612, towards the Masi di Grumes. After the artisan area, follow the path that leads to the Baita Penna Nera and then the signs for Valdonega.

Continue uphill along a paved road until you reach the Valdonega meadows, an area with characteristic mountain huts. At the capital, follow the signs for Lac del Vedes.

At the peat bog a wooden platform takes you to a close-up view of the site's characteristic features. The route through the bog then passes an attractive viewpoint before continuing on a forest footpath alongside a small water rivulet to a junction with a forest track to Passo della Cima. Those wanting to descend to Rifugio Potzmauer can follow the signs from the pass to the

Adige valley. If, on the other hand, you want to return to your starting point right away, follow signs for Masi di Grumes-Grumes (footpath SAT 480).

Free parking in the square at the "Le Fontanelle" multipurpose center in Grumes

• Trekking shoes or mountain boots
• Trekking poles