Cycling around the two Monticolo lakes
This is an easy bike tour that doesn’t ask too much of physical fitness.
Image gallery: Cycling around the two Monticolo lakes
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The cycle path no. 4 starts in Caldaro
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Near the forest of Monticolo
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The path is called Schäufelewiesn-Weg
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Over hill and dale…
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Before we arrive the parking space…
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In the middle of May the Monticolo parking space is deserted
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Also a walk round the lakes is recommendable
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The two lakes immerged in a picturesque forest
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Cycling towards the little Monticolo lake
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Other signposts…
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The little lake is located at 514 m asl and boasts a surface of 5.2 hectares
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Most of the lakeside is open to the public
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… and there are also fish in the lake
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We follow the cycle path from the little Monticolo lake
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At this signpost we turn left
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Spring in the forest of Monticolo
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Across the forest…
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The hamlet Colterenzio and its small church
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The village Cornaiano and, behind it, the snow-capped mountains
Starting point and arrival is the railway station of S. Michele. Cycle on the road towards the lakes of Monticolo. After half of the way you turn left and follow a forest road that takes you to the little Monticolo lake (follow the signpost saying “Kleiner Montiggler See”).
Arrived at the lake you continue until you reach the southern shore of the big Monticolo lake. Right before the big right-hand bend after Appiano you turn left. Immediately after you turn right towards the hamlet Monticolo. At the left end of the hamlet you will see a forest road taking you across the wood and the Lavasontal valley back to the station of S. Michele.
Please note: when you plan to do this bike tour, please inform yourself on the conditions of the trail.
Cycling time: approx. 2 hours
Cycling route: approx. 14 km
Altitude difference: 285 m
Altitude: 410 m - 630 m asl
