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Walk - The Miners' route

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Duration 2.5 h

Distance 4.6 km

Ascend 206 hm

Descent 206 hm

Max. height 633 m

Walk - The Miners' route - Description

Discovering the mines of Calceranica and Bosentino.
The miner path builds on a route that the miners used to undertake twice a day. It still preserves a wild territory which has a strong natural and landscape aspects. Along the way it will be possible to admire the trace of the old railroad once used to transport the extracted materials, entrances of various tunnels, "the russian prisoners' lair" and the remainings of the sulfuric quarry.

Directions

  • Start

    Square of the Town Hall

    Difficulty E: Excursionistic Route The path starts from the "Museo della Miniera" located in the square of the Town Hall and retraces the "Via della Miniera". Following the directions the walk goes on along the path of the miner. This trail leads the visitor to discover the relevant quarries and historical sites of Calceraica and Bosentino. The itinerary develops along an ancient road and goes on through suggestive woods and water flows in an environment of diversified beauty.
     
    APT Valsugana - tel. +39 0461 727700 - info@visitvalsugana.it

  • end point

    Square of the Town Hall

required equipment

The usual outfit for excursions to the mountain is required (hiking clothing and boots, a raincoat in the case of rain).

Tips for the tour

You can do this path on foot or with the MTB.

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Technique

  • Experience

  • Landscape

Recommended season

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Directions

self-arranged arrival
From the Valsugana highway 47, take the exit for Calceranica al Lago.
Car park in the city centre.

public transport
Stazione dei treni o delle corriere Calceranica al Lago

Interesting things nearby

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