Walk in San Genesio

Walk in San Genesio

DESCRIPTION
Wonderful excursion on the Salto plateau above the town of San Genesio Atesino.
The route develops at high altitude on the enchanting Salto Plateau, near Bolzano, offering a panoramic view of the Tschaufer Hohe, also known as Colle del Giovo, and guaranteeing excellent refreshment options along the way. The walk stands out for its beauty, offering a spectacular panorama of the majestic Dolomite groups of Latemar, Catinaccio and Sciliar. During autumn, the experience is further enriched with the evocative setting of golden-hued larches.
A further element of charm during this excursion is the possibility of admiring the magnificent Haflinger horses that graze placidly in the numerous meadows along the route, adding a touch of grace and beauty to the surrounding landscape.

ITINERARY
From San Genesio (1132 m), at the crossroads to go to Montoppio, take path 33, which then becomes 33A, until you reach the Gasthof Locher (1275 m). Here you go right along trail sign 2 and passing near the Earth Pyramids of Montoppio (1335 m) you reach the Gasthof Tschaufen (1310 m). Here you take path 7 and pass the Saltnerhof (1430 m) and the Gasthof Edelwiess (1355 m) and then following trail sign 33 you return to the starting point.

EXCURSION DATE
November 18, 2023

STARTING POINT
San Genesio Atesino

REFRESHMENT POINT
Gasthof Locher (1275 m), Gasthof Tschaufen (1310 m), Saltnerhof (1430 m) and the Gasthof Edelwiess (1355 m).

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
The walk is particularly recommended during autumn, thanks to the numerous presence of larches.

SAFETY TIPS
The viability of the proposed itinerary, like all mountain morphology, is subject to environmental changes due to natural events and weather conditions. Therefore, before leaving, consult the competent tourist offices and / or the refuges of reference.
Our GPX tracks are only indicative, that is, the route was carried out at best with the conditions of the trails and weather of that day. So always consider what to do on site.
Also remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, training and the equipment you have.
You should leave someone the route you intend to do told.
Remember that the emergency number is 112.

EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to have the appropriate equipment for the route, weather conditions and season: windproof and / or rain jacket, map and / or GPS device, goggles, sunscreen, boots, first aid kit, specific clothing, gloves, backpack with food and drink.

RECOMMENDED MAPS
Tabacco 034 Bolzano - Renon - Salto / Bozen - Ritten - Salten

INTERESTING LINKS
https://www.alto-adige.com/bolzano-e-dintorni/san-genesio

HOW TO ARRIVE
From Bolzano SP 99 follow the signs for S. Genesio. Once you reach the town of San Genesio, stop at the car park at the crossroads for Montoppio.

PARKING AREA
At San Genesio, crossroads to go to Montoppio.
GPS coordinates: 46.535725, 11.327003

Parcheggio a San Genesio

Sul sentiro 33

Siamo arrivati al Gasthof Locher

Piramidi di terra di Montoppio

Adesso seguiamo il segnavia n 2

Scultura lignea vicino al Gasthof Tschaufen

Pausa pranzo

La località Tschaufen

Il Gasthof Tschaufen

Il sentiero n 7

Brevi tratti con la neve

Le caratteristiche baite dell'altopiano

Si va verso San Genesio

Il Gasthof Edelwiess

San Genesio con i gruppi dolomitici sullo sfondo