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
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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 small lake of Sompdogna
Photo: Nicola Brollo / Five Studio, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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This easy and short excursion allows you to immerse yourself in beautiful larch and fir forests and reach the small and picturesque lake of Sella Sompdogna.
easy
Distance 2.2 km
Duration0:50 h
Ascent123 m
Descent123 m
Highest point1,475 m
Lowest point1,355 m
The proposed route is located in a typical and suggestive alpine environment. Fir and larch forests, which turn golden in autumn, grow lushly on slopes shaped by glaciers.
Traces of these glaciers are also found in the body of water that is the destination of the route, where rainwater fills the bottom of a basin formed during the glaciations. The fauna and flora living in the lake are very varied and of great interest: indeed, some amphibian species such as the alpine and crested newt and numerous insect species live here.
These peaceful and quiet places still show signs of the events of the First World War. The path allows visiting some features such as a trench and a fortified position.
The trail also reaches the "Fratelli Grego" hut from which you can enjoy a splendid view of the Julian Alps walls.
Author’s recommendation
It is recommended to visit the Dogna Territory Museum to fully appreciate the naturalistic and historical context.
Autumn, with its colors, is the best season to walk this route.
Author
Parco Naturale Prealpi Giulie
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
T1easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,475 m
Lowest point
1,355 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 5.56%Dirt road 30.26%Path 64.16%
Asphalt
121 m
Dirt road
656 m
Path
1.4 km
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Safety information
In case of injuries, the emergency number to call is 112 NUE
Ticks are present throughout the Friuli Venezia-Giulia region; therefore, it is advisable to inform yourself about prevention and protection techniques: Tick information Friuli Venezia Giulia region
The route is not recommended after and during adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, and during the hottest summer hours.
Tips and suggestions
It is recommended to take all types of waste home and to preserve the places visited as best as possible.
Remember that collecting plant species or parts of them is prohibited inside the Natural Park and may be subject to regulations as per L.R. 7/2009 in the outer areas. Here you can consult the list of protected species.
Inside protected areas, dogs must be kept on a leash.
Public transport
Bus
The Dogna valley is not served by local public transport lines
Train
The nearest useful station is Pontebba, over 25 km from the start of the route
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The lake of Sella Sompdogna
Directions
From the A23 motorway exit at Pontebba tollbooth, head south on state road SS13. Follow the signs for Dogna until reaching the town, then continue following signs for Sella Sompdogna. The road ends near the route's starting point.
From the A23 motorway exit at Carnia tollbooth, head south on SS52 and, near the town of Carnia, continue north on SS13 towards Tarvisio. Follow the signs for Dogna until reaching the town, then continue following signs for Sella Sompdogna. The road ends near the route's starting point.
Parking
There are numerous free and ungated parking lots available.
Coordinates
DD
46.461806, 13.449431
DMS
46°27'42.5"N 13°26'58.0"E
UTM
33T 380939 5146527
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Equipment
A suitable equipment for outdoor activities is recommended:
Rain jacket;
Long pants;
T-shirt;
Sweatshirt;
Hiking shoes or boots;
Hat;
Water and snacks;
First aid kit;
Tick spray
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
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