Doss Castel

Doss Castel (Paganella)

The area around Mezzocorona is characterized by historic trails in a breathtaking and sometimes bizarre landscape. A highlight of the region is the ascent and descent via Fai della Paganella completely over the mountain ridge.

Description

The tour starts in Mezzolombardo, framed by the imposing rock formations around the Torrente Noce. Initially, the route climbs steadily uphill on the SP64 asphalt road towards Fai della Paganella. The high plateau, bordering Lake Molveno and the Paganella Group, offers impressive views of the Adige Valley and Trentino as well as the starting point for the first descent.

First, the route rides to Sentiero Dei Reti, which leads directly to the Doss Castel viewpoint. Ruins are reminiscent of the historic buildings, while the route from Fai della Paganella to the ruins is more cross-country and technically at S2. The route remains similar in the upper section before briefly riding onto the SP64 again and finally leading into the lower trail section.

The trail runs directly along the cliff edge and is rated S3 in terms of difficulty. Although it is not overly challenging, it should not be underestimated due to the loose stones and rocks. An appropriate speed is essential here. The route continues downhill in this manner, past the uphill section, until you finally arrive back in Mezzolombardo and complete the loop.

Note: Due to the orientation of the route, the tour should not be undertaken too late in the year, as the descent is completely in the shade and can have damp sections.

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