Nationalpark-Panoramaweg
Overview
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Distance 13 km
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Duration 4 h 35 min
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Ascent 1250 m
Intro
Here the focus is on the spectacular rock path through the upper Val d’Uina, a former smugglers’ route recommended for those with a head for heights. Up on the pass and already on Italian soil is the generously dimensioned Sesvenna-Berghaus.
Description
The climb begins in the small village of Sur En. North of the hiking trail, more than 180 wood and stone figures are displayed deep in the forest. They were created by international and regional artists in connection with the annual sculptors’ symposium in Sur En.
The first part of the route follows the “Puntins Ots Uina” loop trail where information about historic events is provided. It follows old mule tracks and also features attractive via ferrata elements. Parts of the Swiss movie “Little Mountain Boy” (known as “Schellen-Ursli” in Switzerland) were filmed here, such as the famous crash of the loaded wagon and part of the cattle’s return to the valley. With some imagination you might even hear the tree trunks thundering down to the valley.
Part of the forest trail runs through the narrow valley between steep cliffs, climbs high above the gorge and passes through several tunnels. Every now and then you have gorgeous views of the surrounding peaks of the Sesvenna group. Through the rocks on the valley floor and past coniferous trees the path continues steadily uphill. At an altitude of almost 1,500 m the valley opens up for the first time and Alp Uina Dadora comes into view. After another uphill section between coniferous trees and scree slopes you reach Alp Uina Dadaint where you may want to take a break at the mountain restaurant. The steep cliffs of the Uina Gorge are visible in the south.
Between Piz Rims and Piz da Gliasen a 600 m long path was blasted into the limestone rock wall to create a passage through the gorge. The path is about a meter wide and part of it runs below the projecting rock face. In some places it is secured with ropes and handrails. You also pass through two short, but unlit tunnels, high above the river. You must be surefooted here and have no fear of heights. As late as the 1970s, coffee and cigarettes were smuggled to the Italian South Tyrol on this trail.
You continue on a path leading through broad Alpine pastures where the cattle is peacefully grazing. Numerous creeks are flowing through the high valley. Near the national border, at an altitude of about 2,300 m, you reach the Schlinig moorland with its clear mountain lakes. A bit below the Schlinig Pass is the cosy and welcoming Sesvenna Hut of the Alpine Club of South Tyrol. Two small mountain lakes and extensive meadows are located right next to the hut.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Sent, Sur En
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| Destination |
Sesvennahütte
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| Direction |
One way
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| Altitude (meter above sea level) |
2300 m
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| Ascent |
1250 m
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| Descent |
100 m
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| Distance |
13 km
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| Duration |
4 h 35 min
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| Duration back |
3 h 25 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Season |
June - October
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| Theme |
With panoramic view, Over a pass
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