This wak leads us through the broad-leaf and mixed forests above the Vallagarina valley, ideal in spring and autumn, as well as to Lake Cei and the Cimana mountain hut
Image gallery: Hike from Castellano to Lago di Cei
The village of Castellano is situated on the slopes of Monte Stivo above Villa Lagarina at about 800 m a.s.l. and offers a fantastic view of the valley floor around Rovereto. The initially asphalted road leads northwards and turns into an unpaved road before reaching the meadows around the farmsteads of Marcoiano and the village of Daiano. From there it leads through the forest to Lago di Cei in an hour's walk. While strolling around the lake we observe numerous plunge-diving water birds, such as black coots, among rushes and water lilies.
After a short rest at the lake, we cross the road SP20 and continue slightly uphill and then downhill towards the wet meadows of Pra dell'Albi, where we take the narrow asphalt path to Malga Cimana. This malga at approximately 1,100 m a.s.l. is the highest point of our hike and also features a mountain restaurant which is particularly renowned for the typical cuisine it offers and its sunny meadows with a playground for children. For the return, we recommend taking the shortest path leading from Pra dell'Albi to Castellano via Daiano and Marcoiano.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Castellano (centre)
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- Overall time:
- 04:15 h
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- Total route length:
- 13,4 km
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- Altitude:
- from 795 m to 1.190 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +512 m | -512 m
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- Route:
- Castellano - Marcoiano - Daiano - Cei - Pra dell’Albi - Cimana mountain hut - Daiano - Marcoiano - Castellano
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- Signposts:
- no. 3, Percorso didattico (educational trail), Cei, Cimana, no. 4 and 5
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- Resting points:
- Malga Cimana di Pedersano
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Hike from Castellano to Lago di Cei
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
