Walk - The ogre's bridge

Walk - The ogre's bridge - Description

Directions

• Start

  Via Bronzale parking lot
  
  After leaving the car at the parking area of the church, follow the signs to the Bridge of the Ogre, first the trail is almost flat then goes up towards the bridge following a series of turns where there are some boards that explain you the Flora of the undergrowth.
   
  This spectacular “Dolomites arc bridge”, is one of the most important natural "bridges" that can be found in the north of Italy, it is the result of the incessant work of the water that has slowly eroded the monolith up to change it in the present conformation. Ogre’s bridge, located at an altitude of 610 mt, stands out clearly from the surrounding ground. Its overall walkable width is 72.5 meters, while its main body, 12m thick and 4meters wide, rises to a height of 37meters above the ground.
  Because of its "inhuman" proportions we understand that the author can not be other than the Orc, that is what the legend said about this spectacular and curious rocky conformation. Access to "Ogre’s bridge" is served by an easy path, with a very hard surface, equipped with fence and even fountain.

• end point

  Via Bronzale parking lot

required equipment

Sportswear for mountain excursions (hiking boots and raincoat).

Tips for the tour

Beware: walking on the "bridge" is extremely dangerous; a slip can be fatal.

Difficulty

• Difficulty

  Easy

• Fitness

• Technique

• Experience

• Landscape

Directions

self-arranged arrival
Go along the main road SS47 Valsugana, take the exit signposted “Ospedaletto”, in the village follow the sign to the sports facilities.
Parking place at the sports facilities of Ospedaletto near Rocchetta’s church.