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From hamlet Ponciach to the peat bog of the lake Lago di Valda

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  • I boschi in autunno salendo verso la torbiera del Lago di Valda
    I boschi in autunno salendo verso la torbiera del Lago di Valda
    Photo: Paolo Piffer, Rete di Riserve Val di Cembra Avisio
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A beautiful hike from Ponciach to the peat bog of the lake Lago di Valda, with a flying view over the valley Valle dell’Adige.
Open
easy
Distance 9.8 km
4:30 h
500 m
500 m
1,417 m
1,011 m

From the hamlet Ponciach this trail goes in circle around the mountain of Faver to show its two sides: one pointed to the valley Val di Cembra and the other one to the valley Valle dell’Adige. On this way you can see several huts that were refuges for people and animals during haymaking period. This trail takes us to the peat bog of the lake Lago di Valda, part of the Riserva Provinciale Prati di Monte (Provincial Reserve Mountain Lawns), one of the most important and suggestive protected areas of the Rete di Riserve Alta Val di Cembra-Avisio (Reserves Network Alta Val di Cembra – Avisio).

On the way back the trail goes along the steep slope overlooking the valley Valle dell’Adige providing us with wide and unforeseen views of the valley.

Author’s recommendation

At the end of the walk we strongly encourage to taste “focaccia di patate” (soft bread with potatoes), a local speciality offered at “Agritur della Gens Paolazzi” (farm restaurant) of Ponciach.
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Paolo Piffer
Update: March 01, 2021
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easy
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Highest point
1,417 m
Lowest point
1,011 m
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Safety information

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

Tips and hints

Rete di Riserve Alta Val di Cembra-Avisio

www.reteriservevaldicembra.tn.it

 

Visit Trentino

www.visittrentino.info

 

Meteotrentino

www.meteotrentino.it

 

Start

Ponciach (Faver-Altavalle) (1,010 m)
Coordinates:
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46.203094, 11.231951
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46°12'11.1"N 11°13'55.0"E
UTM
32T 672190 5119034
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Destination

Ponciach (Faver-Altavalle)

Turn-by-turn directions

From the parking place next to the little lakes at the entrance of the hamlet Ponciach follow path 415A. It is the paved (after cobbled) road going uphill next to the house in front of the parking. Continue to the crossroads just above the little wooden fountain. From here follow the gravel road on the right going flat into the wood and the road signs to the lake Lago di Valda. From the peat bog walk toward the mountain hut Potzmauer. At the crossroad turn left following the signs toward Zise – Santo lake. After reaching Zise (crossroad with a wooden crucifix) take the cobbled road going back down to Ponciach.

By road

To drive here from Trento, you need to follow the main road S.S. 612 north toward Faver. At the entrance of the town follow the signs toward Ponciach which is 3,5 km away from there.

To drive here from the valley Val di Fiemme, you need to follow the main road S.S. 612 toward Faver. Pass the tunnel and at roundabout drive back to the town. At the entrance of the town follow the signs toward Ponciach which is 3,5 km away from there.

Parking

Parking place at the entrance of the hamlet Ponciach close to the two little lakes.

Coordinates

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46.203094, 11.231951
DMS
46°12'11.1"N 11°13'55.0"E
UTM
32T 672190 5119034
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Trekking poles.

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Status
Open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
9.8 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
500 m
Descent
500 m
Highest point
1,417 m
Lowest point
1,011 m
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