Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Discover the mountain Regions
Thousand-year-old cultures, different linguistic strains, biodiversity and multifaceted territorial morphologies. Discover the peculiarities of the valleys, municipalities and areas of the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
Discover the Ski areas in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Summer or Winter, it doesn’t matter: skiers, pedestrians, hikers, bicycle lovers or who simply loves to enjoy a panoramic view, but without getting tired, will find open Ski lifts all over the year in the ski areas of FVG
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The bridge crossing the lake
Photo: Prime Alps, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Hike that, from the hamlet of Chiaicis, corrals the eastern part of the lake in a loop.
moderate
Distance 2.6 km
Duration1:30 h
Ascent93 m
Descent93 m
Highest point518 m
Lowest point441 m
The Verzegnis reservoir, created in 1957 by the damming of the Ambiesta stream by SADE, still feeds the Somplago hydroelectric power plant. Although it is not swimmable, the lake is an ideal place for those who love peace and nature: fishing is possible and, during periods when the water level drops, a small islet that emerges in the basin can be easily reached.
The scenic trail around the lake offers spectacular views: from the start or the bridge you can admire a unique view of the majestic Mount Amariana. The walk winds through enchanting forests until you reach the spectacular 60-meter-high, 140-meter-long dam, which you can cross on its crowning feature.
On the way back, one encounters some suspension bridges without side protection: an adventurous and evocative stretch, but one that requires attention, especially because of the sometimes poorly visible signage.
Author’s recommendation
It is recommended to do the trail in the late afternoon so that you can enjoy the sunset on the way back. Not recommended if you suffer from vertigo.
Author
Prime Alps
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
T2moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
518 m
Lowest point
441 m
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Track types
Asphalt 22.57%Path 77.42%
Asphalt
592 m
Path
2 km
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Safety information
Hike not to be undertaken in case of uncertain weather, snowfall or ice on the ground (has slippery and exposed sections).
In the final part, a minimum of steady step and absence of vertigo are required on the return due to some suspension bridges without protection.
Water sources are almost absent along the loop; on particularly hot days consider having an adequate amount of water resources with you.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The hamlet of Chiaicis, near the entrance to Ambiesta Street, can be reached by public transportation.
By the TOLMEZZO-VERZEGNIS-CAVAZZO-TOLMEZZO TPL line 160, Chiaicis can be reached. From the stop, walking down Ambiesta Street, it takes about 5 minutes to reach the start of the hike.
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Verzegnis Lake Ring
Directions
From Tolmezzo follow the signs to Tolmezzo by taking SR512 and, at the traffic circle, SP1, which goes up to the villages first of Chiaulis and then of Chiaicis remaining on the main road. At Chiaicis take Ambiesta Street on the left and go down to the beginning of the bridge: there are two convenient parking lots on either side.
Parking
Parking near the Lake going down Ambiesta Street from Chiaicis di Verzegnis.
Coordinates
DD
46.380278, 12.974561
DMS
46°22'49.0"N 12°58'28.4"E
UTM
33T 344244 5138293
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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
T2moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
