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Hiking trail - Forcella Magna

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Pleasent trekking that takes us until Magna mountain pass following an easy mule track built during the First World War to carry the food and muntions italian soldiers needed
moderate
Distance 11.8 km
4:00 h
682 m
682 m
2,121 m
1,439 m

Difficulty E: hiking trail

Interesting trekking that goes up along a mule track until it reaches some military posts. It is possible to go up for some hundreds of metres to reach the heart-shaped little lake.

Author’s recommendation

If you can, bring a telescope. From the overlook there is a beautiful view.
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Author
Omar Ropelato
Update: December 27, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
2,121 m
Lowest point
1,439 m
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Cardinal direction
NESW

Track types

Asphalt 21.75%Path 78.23%
Asphalt
2.6 km
Path
9.2 km
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Safety information

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  • In case of emergency call 112.

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Tips and hints

APT Valsugana - tel. +39 0461 727700 - info@visitvalsugana.it

Start

Malga Sorgazza (1,439 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.134389, 11.598599
DMS
46°08'03.8"N 11°35'55.0"E
UTM
32T 700725 5112262
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Destination

Malga Sorgazza

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting point is Malga Sorgazza.

This is a pleasent trekking that takes us until Magna mountain pass following an easy mule track built during the First World War to carry the food and muntions italian soldiers needed.

Along the mule track the path reaches some military posts.

Once arrived at Forcella Magna it is possible to go up for some hundreds of metres to reach the heart-shaped little lake.

By road

From Trento take the ss47 way - direction Padova,  Strigno/Castel Ivano exit and follow indication to Pieve Tesino and then Malga Sorgazza.

Parking

Malga Sorgazza Parking

Coordinates

DD
46.134389, 11.598599
DMS
46°08'03.8"N 11°35'55.0"E
UTM
32T 700725 5112262
w3w 
///suited.economic.bond
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

The “Trekking Lagroai“ map is available at the cost of €2 in the Valsugana Tourist Board Info offices.

 

More info on www.visitvalsugana.it

Equipment

Usual clothing for mountain excursions (trekking boots and clothing, raincoat in case of rain)

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Eleonora Zotta
June 06, 2020 · Community
sabato 6 giugno 2020 12:56:56 PM
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.8 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
682 m
Descent
682 m
Highest point
2,121 m
Lowest point
1,439 m
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