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 that crosses the lake
Photo: Prime Alps, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Hiking route that, starting from the hamlet of Chiaicis, encircles the eastern part of the lake.
moderate
Distance 2.6 km
Duration1:30 h
Ascent93 m
Descent93 m
Highest point518 m
Lowest point441 m
The artificial basin of Verzegnis, created in 1957 thanks to the damming of the Ambiesta stream by SADE, still feeds the Somplago hydroelectric power plant today. Although not suitable for swimming, the lake is an ideal place for those who love tranquility and nature: fishing is possible and, in periods when the water level drops, a small islet that emerges in the basin can be easily reached.
The panoramic route around the lake offers spectacular views: from the start or from the bridge you can admire a unique view of the majestic Monte Amariana. The walk winds through enchanting woods to reach the spectacular dam, 60 meters high and 140 long, which can be crossed on its crest.
On the return, there are some suspension bridges without side protections: an adventurous and evocative section that requires attention, especially due to sometimes poorly visible signage.
Author’s recommendation
It is recommended to do the route late in the afternoon to enjoy the sunset on the return. Not advised 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, snow cover, or ice on the ground (there are slippery and exposed sections).
In the final part, on the return, a steady step and absence of vertigo are necessary due to some suspension bridges lacking protections.
Along the loop, water sources are almost absent; on particularly hot days consider carrying an adequate amount of water.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The hamlet of Chiaicis, near the entrance of via Ambiesta, can be reached by public transport.
Take line 160 TPL TOLMEZZO-VERZEGNIS-CAVAZZO-TOLMEZZO to reach Chiaicis. From the stop, walking down via Ambiesta, the start of the hike can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot.
Directions
From Tolmezzo follow the signs for Tolmezzo by taking the SR512 and, at the roundabout, the SP1 which ascends towards the settlements first of Chiaulis and then of Chiaicis while staying on the main road. In Chiaicis turn left onto via Ambiesta and descend to the beginning of the bridge: on both sides there are two convenient parking lots.
Parking
Parking near the lake by going down via Ambiesta 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.
