Hike from Cauria to the Monte Corno

The Malga Corno mountain hut, the destination of this hike, is accessible from Salorno

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The hamlet of Cauria (Gfrill) at 1,330 m a.s.l. is located in the Bassa Atesina area and accessible from Salorno. The parking space near the church represents the starting point of our hike.
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Meadows and forests near Cauria - the day of our hike offers a mix of sun, mist and clouds.
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Walking towards the Lago Bianco (White Lake) - as an alternative you can also follow the forest road.
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The path with the signpost “E5″ coincides with a section of the European long-distance trail.
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After an hour walk we reach the small mountain lake.
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The Lago Bianco lake (Weisser See, in German) is almost completely covered by reeds.
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At the Malga Corno mountain hut several hiking paths from the Val di Fiemme valley, Trodena and Anterivo meet.
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The hut is a well-known rest point and offers delicious South Tyrolean dishes.
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Located along the European long-distance trail it also offers overnight stays.
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Alpine roses grow particularly well in the protected forests of the Monte Corno Nature Park. The summit of Mt. Corno, however, offers an amazing view on South Tyrol and the Val di Fiemme valley in the Trentino.
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On the way back to Cauria: at this point - 5 minutes from the mountain hut - we follow the trail towards the Lago Nero (Black Lake).
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The Lago Nero lake (Schwarzsee, in German) is a dark water surface in the middle of a swampy meadow.
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The next section leads us to the Passo Cauria saddle (Grfillner Sattel) - we leave the forest road and follow a narrow trail.
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A rocky path… take care!
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The meadows on the Passo Cauria saddle - the descent to the hamlet of Cauria lies in front of us.
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Flower meadow near Cauria in the beautiful and pristine area of the Monte Corno Nature Park.
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The hamlet of Cauria (Gfrill) at 1,330 m a.s.l. belongs to the municipality of Salorno and represents the staring point of our hike to the Monte Corno (Trudner Horn). In the village centre we follow the signpost "E5" (European long-distance trail) towards the Lago Bianco (White Lake). Walking through the forests of the Monte Corno Nature Park we reach this lovely mountain lake at 1,650 m a.s.l. covered by reeds and surrounded by Alpine roses, larches and pines. After another 30 minutes we arrive at the Malga Corno mountain hut (Hornalm) which invites to stop for lunch. We enjoy the delicious local dishes before we turn back to our starting point in Cauria.

For the way back we choose the path to the Lago Nero (Black Lake) and further on to the Passo Cauria saddle. The descent requires surefootedness and hiking shoes. The special highlights of this tour are the views on the Val di Fiemme valley in the Trentino and the Bassa Atesina area up to Bolzano and the Dolomites as well as the beautiful landscape with its Alpine roses, mountain pastures and countless species of butterflies. The Monte Corno Nature Park is South Tyrol's southernmost nature park and a real natural jewel.

Author: AT

alpine pasture hike circular route difficulty: moderate dog-friendly

Starting point:

Cauria above Salorno
Time required:

03:30 h
Track length:

14,0 km
Altitude:

from 1.294 m to 1.759 m
Altitude difference:

+562 m | -562 m
Route:

Cauria - White Lake - Malga Corno mountain hut - Black Lake - Passo Cauria - Cauria
Signposts:

E5, no. 3
Destination:

Trudner Horn / Monte Corno di Trodena, Malga Monte Corno / Hornalm
Resting points:

Malga Monte Corno / Hornalm
Recommended time of year:

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Hike from Cauria to the Monte Corno