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Ring of Pani

Hiking trail recommended route
Hiking trail · Carnia
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    Easy hike among the verse pastures and forests of the Pani Plateau
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    Distance 6.3 km
    2:20 h
    262 m
    265 m
    1,137 m
    877 m

    Pani is truly an enchanting corner of Carnia, where the beauty of the landscape blends with tradition and rural life. The altitude of 900 meters lends an atmosphere of tranquility, far from the hustle and bustle of modern life, while the access roads offer breathtaking views that amply repay the efforts made during the climb.

    The small stone hamlets and barns that dot the plateau tell stories of labor and dedication, witnesses to a farming culture that has not lost its value despite the passage of time. The presence of families engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry shows how this land can still offer a simple life, rooted in respect for nature and its cycles.

    The Ring of Pani, therefore, is not just a simple hike, but an experience that invites reflection on alternative lifestyles and the beauty of simplicity. Here, surrounded by nature, one can rediscover the value of authenticity and connection with the land, an invitation to slow down and enjoy the little things that make life special.

    Author’s recommendation

    The trail is especially recommended for children, with a varied and lively environment.
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Highest point
    1,137 m
    Lowest point
    877 m
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    Safety information

    Pay attention to the first section from the Forca di pani should you hike on wet ground as it may have slippery sections.

    On particularly hot days consider having an adequate amount of water resources with you.

    Tips and suggestions

    There are no refreshment stations along the route, take care to carry adequate amounts of water and provisions.

    Public transport

    The route is not accessible by public transportation.

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    Directions

    Reach the town of Enemonzo via the SS52 then take Via Nuova SP35 and follow the signs for Colza and then for Pani. After traversing the undulating slopes for a long time, you come out of the beech forest onto the grassy plain.

    Parking

    Convenient roadside parking at the end of the climb into the beech forest, near the fork that branches off the road to Ampezzo or to Raveo and Muina.

    Coordinates

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    46.435582, 12.832973
    DMS
    46°26'08.1"N 12°49'58.7"E
    UTM
    33T 333525 5144727
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    Equipment

    Normal hiking equipment, depending on the season.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.3 km
    Duration
    2:20 h
    Ascent
    262 m
    Descent
    265 m
    Highest point
    1,137 m
    Lowest point
    877 m
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