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Val Rovadia waterfall

Hiking trailrecommended routeHiking trail  · Forni di Sopra
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    The route starts just downstream of the artificial ponds in the Davost area of Forni di Sopra and after a few dozen meters you find yourself walking alongside the Tagliamento River.

    easy
    Distance 5.5 km
    5:00 h
    200 m
    61 m
    1,017 m
    827 m

    The first point of interest is a gypsum-rich rock outcrop which, being soluble and crumbly, causes a clear landslide phenomenon and an incision in the riverbed.

    The area has been secured with considerable natural engineering works using stone, wood, and willows to stabilize the slopes.

    From here the path becomes narrower but still flat, crossing small streams, meadows, and passing by mountain huts that recall the ancient use of these areas.

    After the path ends, you descend to the left towards the river, which is crossed on a small concrete bridge, then continue with a slight descent on an asphalt road. Near a hydroelectric plant of the Fornese Company, you meet a forest track which you follow until you reach the Val Rovadia.

    You ascend the valley, interesting for its geomorphology and important fossil finds, until the slope remains moderate.

    Before the path sharply increases in steepness, the tall Rio dei Ghirei waterfall appears on the left, refreshing in summer and frozen in winter.

    Be careful of falling rocks in the narrow gorge.

    The entire route is frequented by deer, roe deer and other animals; it is possible to observe numerous tracks and other signs of presence. It is also not uncommon to spot eagles, and in these areas bears sometimes pass through.

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    Difficulty
    T1easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Highest point
    1,017 m
    Lowest point
    827 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 8.50%Forested/wild trail 45.60%Path 31.03%Unknown 14.84%
    Asphalt
    468 m
    Forested/wild trail
    2.5 km
    Path
    1.7 km
    Unknown
    817 m
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    Coordinates

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    46.421247, 12.577951
    DMS
    46°25'16.5"N 12°34'40.6"E
    UTM
    33T 313885 5143703
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Tabacco Ed. Map of the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park and Tabacco Ed. Map no. 02

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    Difficulty
    T1easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.5 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    200 m
    Descent
    61 m
    Highest point
    1,017 m
    Lowest point
    827 m
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