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From the hamlet Ponciach to the mountain hut Potzmauer

Mountain Hiking
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Duration 5.8 h

Distance 13.1 km

Ascend 540 hm

Descent 540 hm

Max. height 1417 m

From the hamlet Ponciach to the mountain hut Potzmauer - Description

A pleasant and relaxing walk on comfortable forest roads through the woods toward the mountain hut
This itinerary takes us up to the mountain hut Potzmauer, located in a lawns hollow surrounded by fir woods. This hut was once an alpine cottage and was abandoned after the farm breeding disappeared in the valley. It was bought and rebuilt by the Municipality of Grumes (now Altavalle), which entrusted Roberto Leonardi for its management.
On this way the peat bog of the lake Lago di Valda deserves a stop. It is an ancient lake which naturally aged and became the habitat of rare plants and animals.
The way back can be the same as the way to or on a circle trail on the opposite side of the mountain going along the steep slope overlooking the valley Valle dell’Adige.

Directions

  • Start

    hamlet Ponciach (Faver-Altavalle)

    From the parking place next to the little lakes of Ponciach, at the entrance of hamlet, follow path 415A. It is the paved (after cobbled) road going up by the house in front of the parking place. 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 of the lake Lago di Valda continue toward the mountain hut Potzmauer, which can be reached with more 45 minutes walk.

  • end point

    Rifugio Potzmauer (mountain hut)

required equipment

Trekking shoes or mountain boots Trekking poles

Tips for the tour

Stopping at the mountain hut for lunch or just a piece of cake and then relax on its lawn is almost a must.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
To drive here from Trento, you need to follow the main road S.S. 612 north to Faver. At the entrance of the town follow the signs toward Ponciach that you will reach in about 3,5 km 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 that you will reach in about 3,5 km from there.
Parking place at the entrance of the hamlet Ponciach close to the two little lakes.

Interesting things nearby

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