Mt Corno Nero, a 2,439-m high peak, overlooks the villages of Daiano, Carano and Varena in the Val di Fiemme and is easily accessible from Passo Oclini (Jochgrimm-Pass)
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The ideal starting point for a circular hike to Corno Nero (Schwarzhorn in German) is Passo Oclini (Jochgrimm in German, 1,990 m a.s.l.) which can be easily reached by car on the road to Passo Lavazè. At the car park, we take path no. 14 towards Passo Cugola (Kugeljoch) and walk across pastures and a forest. After 3 km, the path meets up with path no. 502, leading uphill to the Corno Nero.
After the quite steep initial ascent, we arrive at the meadows on the ridge of Corno Nero, where goats are grazing. Our path climbs towards Palone, the foresummit (2,350 m a.s.l.). We continue along the crest towards Rocca, the southern summit of Corno Nero. Right below the summit cross, we have to tackle the most difficult part of this hike, before we can enjoy the view of the Val di Fiemme and the Lagorai Group. After a few minutes' walk, we reach the main summit of Corno Nero at 2,439 m a.s.l. From here, we have a spectacular view of the Catena Centrale delle Alpi, the Ortles-Cevedale group, the Adamello and Presanella ranges, the Brenta Dolomites and many other mountain chains.
The descent along path no. 502 should not be underestimated, as it features loose gravel and slippery stones, which require caution and sure-footedness. Hiking boots can help you avoid dangerous situations. We end our trip with a drink at the bar of Hotel Schwarzhorn.
Date of the hike: 13 August 2017
Last updated in: 2026
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Passo Oclini (parking space)
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- Overall time:
- 03:20 h
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- Total route length:
- 6,7 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.949 m to 2.439 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +559 m | -559 m
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- Route:
- Passo Cugola, Palone, Corno Nero Crest, La Rocca Peak, Corno Nero Peak, Passo Oclini
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- Signposts:
- no. 14, 502, 573
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If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
