SelvArt – Nature Art Trail

The path, wide and clearly marked, proceeds gradually uphill, very pleasant and initially in the woods consisting predominantly of beeches. This section is marked by works of art, some very evident, others a little more subtle, but all creating great impact.

We will not list them here as the site is constantly evolving with the creation of new works while some of the old ones will gradually deteriorate, not to mention the fact that forestry works are still in progress to restore the damage caused by storm Vaia and therefore future changes are possible (always well indicated).

At some of the sculptures, there are also benches and natural chaise longues to stop and rest, as well as to better admire the works, and to listen to the silence of the Kantregar forest as you immerse yourself in its scents.

Remember to watch out for the work resembling a hut made of branches, since this marks the return point of the circular trail.

Gradually the beeches give way to firs, while the ascent is gentle thanks to the magnificent works on display that alternate with tree trunks broken by the storm, almost in a sort of artistic contest between man and nature, accompanied by evocative phrases and thoughts on nature.

The wide path, sometimes stony, joins a dirt track where you turn right. A few steps more and then you leave this track to climb steeply left in the direction of a blue bear. After a further steep but short climb, turn left again to arrive at the spectacular amphitheatre at the entrance of the Carachighele cave (1354 m), a natural opening with a great scenic impact and such excellent acoustics that it plays host to shows and concerts.

Following the signs, now return downhill, so as to rejoin the dirt track before moving up a slight slope until you pass the artistic work consisting of colourful parrots. Shortly after this, you leave the dirt track to take the "Enchanted Path" to the right. The small path descends rather steeply, sometimes with signposted warnings but mostly you have to keep an eye on the wooden pendants suspended from the branches. No works of art are here, only the nature in which you can immerse yourself totally, pausing to embrace the reassuring trees. Shortly before arriving at the impressive deer installation, turn left along a small path that leads to Buso Taghelok, a deep and evocative aperture.

Returning to the large deer installation created with branches, we continue to an area with tables and alternative swings for the little ones. One last descent leads to the path already taken on the outward journey, near the shed installation; from this point you simply retrace your original steps.