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Hiking in the Cansiglio Forest

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La via delle PREALPI

/ Trekking lungo la Via delle PREALPI
Photo: Nicola Comazzetto, Consorzio Pro Loco delle Prealpi
/ Nel bosco del Cansiglio - La Via delle PREALPI
Photo: Nicola Comazzetto, Consorzio Pro Loco delle Prealpi
/ Trekking lungo la Via delle PREALPI
Photo: Nicola Comazzetto, Consorzio Pro Loco delle Prealpi
/ Pian del Cansiglio - La Via delle PREALPI
Photo: Editor - la Via delle PREALPI, La via delle PREALPI

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This hike will make you discover some significant places in the Cansiglio Forest, known as the "Bosco da Reme" (literally Oars Wood) because of the long beech tree trunks from which the oars for the galleys of the Republic of Venice were made. The ring-route does not present any particular difficulty and takes place mainly on dirt roads surrounded by the silence of the Forest, which is interrupted only by the sound of the many species of animals that you will surely encounter.

moderate

19.3 km

6:15 h

352 m

367 m

Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo - Giardino Botanico - Valmenera - Pian Osteria - Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo

Along this route you will discover many interesting places that make the Piana del Cansiglio a unique habitat where Cimbrian culture and care for nature live side by side. Testimonies of Cimbrian culture are still visible today in the names of families and local toponyms such as Mount Pizzoch (from Spitz Hoch, 'high peak'). Among the points of interest not to be missed are the Cimbrian Ethnographic Museum (MUC) and the characteristic houses of the Cimbrian Villages along the route.

Author’s recommendation

The suggested itinerary goes along the Via delle Prealpi, which connects Lake Garda to the Cansiglio Forest. Plan your own adventure and check out the points of interest, where to sleep, where to eat and the various services that will make your experience even more complete and safe on www.laviadelleprealpi.it

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

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Landscape

Highest point

1,101 m

Lowest point

909 m

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Safety information

Follow some simple rules and enjoy a great experience in the heart of nature:

Plan your trip in advance
Show respect for private property and the natural environment
Always use safety equipment and check it in advance
Follow the marked route and respect the bans
Adapt the speed to your preparation and don't exceed your limits
Do not scare animals
Do not litter

The practicability of routes in the Alpine foothills and mountain areas depends on the weather, the climatic phenomena and the environmental changes. For this reason, the information provided may be subject to change. Before you set off, find out about the state of the route by asking the local organisations, local experts and the tourist information offices on the website www.laviadelleprealpi.it. The local authorities and associations of the involved areas do not assume any legal liability for injuries or damages to people and things that may occur along the marked routes.

Tips, hints and links

Discover this route and many others that cross all the Veneto Prealps from Lake Garda to the Cansiglio Forest on www.laviadelleprealpi.it

Start

Car park of the Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo, Tambre (BL) (1,013 m)

Coordinates:

46.065305, 12.404755

DMS

46°03'55.1"N 12°24'17.1"E

UTM

33T 299283 5104578

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Destination

Car park of the Rifugio Sant'Osvaldo, Tambre (BL)

Turn-by-turn directions

From the car park of Rifugio S. Osvaldo proceed in the direction of Fregona and take the road that runs along the golf course. At the end of the golf course turn left and take the path of the Cansiglio ring-route which leads to the alpine botanical garden, passing through the Archeton picnic area and the Filippon farmhouse. From the botanical garden enter the woods following the path that leads to the Boral del Giaz and continue in the direction of Pina di Valmenera along the forest road. Once past the weather station, keep to the left and continue for about 6 km along the dirt road that crosses the forest to Pian Rosada. Turn left and continue for 3 km until you reach Campon and take the SP422 road towards Fregona. When you reach the last house in Campon turn left and take the meadow path that runs along the provincial road until Pian Osteria. From Pian Osteria continue in the direction of Pian Cansiglio along the SP422 road for about 500m, take the forest road going uphill on the right and continue through the woods. At the end of the forest turn right and climb 300 m until you reach the Cimbrian Village i Pich. Keep left and take the long dedicated corridor that cuts through the pasture offering a breathtaking view of the Piana del Cansiglio from above. Go down for 1km along the road and return to the starting point.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Getting there

If you arrive from Treviso you can go along the SP422 road from Fregona up to the mountain hut S.Osvaldo, located at the centre of the plain.

If you arrive from Friuli Venezia Giulia you can take the SP61 road from Sarone and then continue on the SP422 road up to the mountain hut rifugio S.Osvaldo, located at the centre of the plain.

If you arrive from Belluno you can take the SP28 road from Farra d'Alpago and then continue on the SP422 road up to the mountain hut rifugio S.Osvaldo, located at the centre of the plain.

Parking

Car Park of the Rifugio S.Osvaldo, Tambre, (BL)

GPS Coordinates: 46.065577, 12.404621

Coordinates

46.065305, 12.404755

DMS

46°03'55.1"N 12°24'17.1"E

UTM

33T 299283 5104578

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Ask for the maps at the nearest Tourist Information Office - and download the promotional materials on www.laviadelleprealpi.it

Author’s map recommendations

Maps Tabacco nr.12 Alpago-Cansiglio-Piancavallo-Valcellina

Book recommendations for this region:

All publications

Equipment

Every excursion requires specific clothing and equipment. Adequate equipment is always recommended in order to avoid unpleasant surprises related to the variability of the weather, the season and the condition of the soil that can cause unpleasant accidents.
Make sure you always evaluate the type of route you are facing, the stopping points and any useful references in case of need.

The routes in the mountains can hide many pitfalls even for the most experienced ones, so make sure you never leave the marked trails, always warn someone where you are heading and when you expect your return.
The telephone number in case of emergency is 112.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

19.3 km

Duration

6:15 h

Ascent

352 m

Descent

367 m

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