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Walk to the Rifugio Potzmauer

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Walk to the Rifugio Potzmauer

<p>Discover the enchantment and silence of the mountains in Val di Cembra</p>

<p> The Potzmauer refuge is located along the famous European Path E5, a hiking route connecting the cities of Verona and Constance. Situated on the edge of a large clearing, it is an ideal place to enjoy the hut's typical dishes and also to enjoy a picnic surrounded by greenery. The refuge offers the possibility of an overnight stay.</p>

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Walk to the Rifugio Potzmauer

Hiking with kids · Altopiano di Pinè,Valle di Cembra

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Rifugio Potzmauer

Discover the enchantment and silence of the mountains in Val di Cembra

easy

Distance 4.8 km

1:30 h

300 m

1,350 m

1,113 m

The Potzmauer refuge is located along the famous European Path E5, a hiking route connecting the cities of Verona and Constance. Situated on the edge of a large clearing, it is an ideal place to enjoy the hut's typical dishes and also to enjoy a picnic surrounded by greenery. The refuge offers the possibility of an overnight stay.

Author’s recommendation

A very interesting excursion on European Path E5 which, from the Potzmauer, leads to the picturesque Lago Santo.

Author

TRACCIAtour SRL

Update: March 22, 2023

Difficulty

easy

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,350 m

Lowest point

1,113 m

Best time of year

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Track types

Asphalt

0 km

Dirt road

2.7 km

Path

2 km

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Rest stops

POTZMAUER

Safety information

THE 10 RULES FOR HIKERS

Prepare your itinerary beforehand
Choose an itinerary that suits your physical abilities
Choose suitable clothes and equipment
Check the weather forecast
Hiking by yourself is more risky; if this is the case, take a mobile phone with you
Leave information about your itinerary and your expected return time
If you are not sure about your itinerary, contact an Alpine Guide
Pay attention to signposts and directions that you find along your way
Do not hesitate in going back if you feel too tired
In case of emergency call 112

Tips and hints

Piné Cembra Tourist Office - Tel. +39 0461 683110 - info@visitpinecembra.it - www.visitpinecembra.it

Start

Location “Pradèt” (1,115 m)

Coordinates:

46.223191, 11.265616

DMS

46°13'23.5"N 11°15'56.2"E

UTM

32T 674723 5121341

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Destination

Rifugio Potzmauer

Turn-by-turn directions

From the parking area, you follow the road in the “Rifugio Potzmauer” direction. After a few metres, you take trail 480, which runs almost parallel to the forest road along the “Rio Dei Pezzi”.

After crossing the forest road twice, marker 480 joins the little road just below the Potzmauer (or Cima 1350m) pass, which is quickly reached.

Following the signs for the hut, you descend into the forest and reach the beautiful Potzmauer esplanade at an altitude of 1292m.

You return along the same route.

Note

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Getting there

From Lavis, you follow road SS612 della Valle di Cembra to Grumer, where you follow the directions for the Rifugio Potzmauer . You go past “Masi di Grumes” and reach the parking area in Pradèt locality.