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Monte Cadria

bagi8. 11. 2017 12:41:57

Monte Cadria, with its 2254 m, is the highest peak of the long mountain range that surrounds the Val dei Concei valley. The valley is located just above Lago di Ledro, all together about half an hour's drive from Lake Garda.

We decided on a circular route via Monte Vies starting from the village Lenzumo. We parked at the village church and after a few dozen meters of asphalt met the first signs for Monte Cadria. The path later gets mark 495B and so until the first junction, where we head right onto path 495. A pleasant, picturesque and occasionally exposed trail led us towards the pathless Monte Vies. Visiting its summit is not difficult and took us half an hour.

Continuing, we descended to the pasture Malga Vies and climbed via path 423 into a hidden high alpine cirque. There Monte Cadria reigns and we ascended it via the right path marked 423. This already at the start warns of its difficulty (Sentiero alpinistico per esperti). In reality it means an exposed military trail crossing quite steep slopes. In case of any snow I advise against this route. Some hikers behind us turned back on this path even in dry conditions. The alternative access runs along a mule track winding through the valley. It is not marked but traceable. We used it for descent.

Monte Cadria is an excellent viewpoint and in good weather you see far, far around. From it also continues the military path towards the range surrounding Val del Concel valley. However right away you need to descend more than 200 m along an extremely exposed ridge with overgrown and barely visible path. This reminded us most of crossing steep grass from Koritniški Mangart towards Mangart.

Due to lack of time and extra gear we gave up continuing on this path this time and descended via an unmarked mule track to pasture Malga Cadria. There a climb to the Monte Nozolla ridge offers itself, which from afar looks like Emmental cheese. Obviously this hill had strategic position in WW1 and they dug countless caverns into it. Ascent to it is easy and follows grassy mule tracks.

From Nozolla we returned to Malga Cadria and from there in the morning approach direction back to Malga Vies. We did a circular route and thus chose descent to the valley along the access road to the pasture. This one is also marked with 423. About this steep concreted road I won't waste words, we've seen better.

In short … here are home to wonderful mountains that call for continuation nasmeh

Some useful data:

Starting point: Lenzumo …. 45°54'45.0"N / 10°43'37.0"E (Google Maps Android )
Path length: 24 km / Ascent on path: 1900 m
Duration: 9.30 hours

Monte Cadria We parked at the village church in Lenzum. There is plenty of parking space here.

Monte Cadria From the parking lot we went to the main road, where a bit further the signs for Monte Cadrio are already visible.

Monte Cadria First we followed path 495B, which leads through interesting areas. Here is the sign for the nearby cave.

Monte Cadria Later path 495B branches off onto 495, which becomes increasingly scenic with altitude.

Monte Cadria We were actually walking on an old mule track, of which only a path remains.

Monte Cadria In many places there are still remains of positions from WW1.

Monte Cadria At the summit of Monte Viesa. Our final goal is hiding back there.

Monte Cadria On the left is the initial ridge of the small Monte Nozollo range. We crossed it on the return.

Monte Cadria Malga Vies, important junction of several paths.

Monte Cadria Italian version of our TNP rangers.

Monte Cadria Interesting marker for alpinists from WW1.

Monte Cadria The path is pleasant and gently leads towards the hidden valley.

Monte Cadria Behind this edge Malga Cadria hides at an altitude of almost 2000 m.

Monte Cadria Towards our goal we continue on path 423.

Monte Cadria Through the valley runs the easiest, unmarked access to Monte Cadrio.

Monte Cadria Warning on the difficulty of the ridge access to the summit.

Monte Cadria Valley headwall and mule track winding through it.

Monte Cadria Monte Cadria, still a solid hour away from us.

Monte Cadria The military path runs along extremely steep slopes and is sometimes incredibly ingeniously laid out

Monte Cadria They also drilled holes in the rock to route the path

Monte Cadria View back on the traversed path

Monte Cadria Not many people walk here. Just enough that the path doesn't overgrow

Monte Cadria In this wild environment the path is laid out

Monte Cadria The ridge continuing with Monte Cadrie. To reach it first a steep descent along the exposed ridge is necessary

Monte Cadria A little more and we'll be at the top

Monte Cadria The weather was a bit different from the forecast, but nothing bad happened to us

Monte Cadria The entire mountain Malga Cadria with Monte Nozollo in the background

Monte Cadria The shepherd's hut was already closed, there was no more livestock

Monte Cadria High-alpine mountain pasture

Monte Cadria We encountered tawny eagles on all the military paths around here

Monte Cadria On the path towards Monte Nozolle

Monte Cadria The hill is riddled like Swiss cheese, all caverns cannot be counted

Monte Cadria The initial approach to Monte Nozollo runs along an overgrown mulattiera, then we continue on the ridge

Monte Cadria One of the caverns that they drilled through the whole hill

Monte Cadria The highest summit in the ridge

Monte Cadria Memorial plaque on Monte Nozzola

Monte Cadria View of the traversed path. The highest is Monte Cadria.

Monte Cadria We are returning towards Malga Cadria.

Monte Cadria Return to the lower Malga Vies pasture is along the same path as this morning.

Monte Cadria The influence of Lake Garda is noticeable. Occasionally we encountered plants not found at these altitudes back home.

Monte Cadria Monte Vies in the background.

Monte Cadria We are already at the alpine pasture.

Monte Cadria For the return we choose path 423 to Lenzumo. The path most resembles the concreted road to Viska Planina.

Monte Cadria The ridge there in the back still awaits us.

Monte Cadria Old power station. No longer in operation, but nicely restored.

Monte Cadria In the flat part of the path there were quite a few huge log piles.

Monte Cadria Google view of our traversed path.

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bagi6. 07. 2022 10:19:41

We saved the most beautiful and at the same time the longest tour for the last day of this visit to Garda and surroundings. Years ago from the top of Monte Cadria we observed the beautiful ridge that mushroom-like spreads around the Val dei Concei valley. It is approximately 15 km long, runs at around 2000 m altitude and due to its shape is ideal for a circular path. There was not much data on the state of the ridge path, even less on current conditions. But the desire was too great and in the end exclamation marks overcame question marks velik nasmeh

. Fully equipped we set off very early on the path.

We parked in the Val dei Concei valley and ascended via 402 to the Rif. Nino Pernici hut. There we wanted to get current information on the entire path, but the keepers unfortunately did not have it yet due to the start of the season. They also doubted our plans a little, especially if we could really manage it in one day. Well, they don't know Slovenes velik nasmeh

. The excellent morning coffee drove away the last doubts and we decided to continue within safe limits. We can still turn back or descend at a suitable place. And we went nasmeh

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The entire ridge path originates from the times of the first war and besides official markers is also marked with a yellow eagle. The path consists of two parts. Approximately halfway is the Bocca dell'Ussol saddle and up to there it has mark 420, from there on to Monte Cadria 455. This part also has the name Peace Path ( Sentiero della Pace ).

First part - ridge path 420

This is an exceptionally beautiful path and one of the most enjoyable panoramic ones we have hiked. It strongly reminded both of us of the beautiful Carnic 403 ( Klik ). It runs along the front line of the First World War, on mulatieras, paths and trenches that the Austrians built for defensive purposes. The length of the path is considerable, elevation gain also accumulates. On some sections exposure is large, but with caution you get far nasmeh

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Second part - ridge path 455

This is certainly among the most picturesque and interesting paths in these areas, but also by far the most demanding. Altogether it is more of a trail with numerous exposed sections in grass and rocks. There is no end or beginning to the elevation gain, the heat and already walked kilometers also did their part. Here we switched caution to the highest level. Firm step and sober head were very welcome. The final part with ascent to Monte Cadria is a story of its own. The bold path is carved into the rock in places, elsewhere zigzags across extremely exposed slopes. This final ascent is also the longest of all on the path. Finally we panted to the top, stopped the overheated ponies and for the first time took time for a longer rest. From Monte Cadria we descended via 423 all the way to Cadria pasture and in the evening hours descended to the valley.

For conclusion…

The described circular variant from the valley is a grand tour that requires fitness and experience. The entire path is exceptionally long, in the second part of the ridge also overgrown and substantially exposed. Altogether we needed over 13 hours and did not stop much. This time frame should only be information on the path's difficulty, not a measure. Everyone is a hiker of their own sort. One more warning… despite the great altitude and ridge walking, heat can be an important factor. That happened to us too, because the wind was on vacation that day. There is no water anywhere, we found a small stream only on descent from Cadria pasture.

I recommend the entire described loop especially to mountain connoisseurs accustomed to such challenges. Good luck nasmeh

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Starting point coordinates: 45.9283381N, 10.7345819E

Data on the hiked path: 27 km / 2700 m elevation gain

Fresh morning comes in very handy for us, it will be hot later.

First we must ascend path 402 to the start of the ridge.

The ascent is steep all the way to Bocca di Trat saddle, where there is also an important junction.

Not far from the saddle is the Rif. Nino Pernici hut.

Here we treat ourselves to excellent morning coffee for a good start.

In the background the start of the ridge we will walk all day.

For the ascent to it we seek the old military path marked 420.

A few more preparations, as we have no idea what follows :)

To the first peak leads a carved path. Due to exposure, safety gear has been added.

Continuation. Morning mists slowly recede from the edges.

The views are always better and it will remain so all day.

In between, mountain runners overtake us in the morning freshness.

We are extremely satisfied with the path's course. It reminds us of Karnic 403.

With every peak new dimensions of the ridge reveal themselves.

With plenty of caution the path is safe for walking, but there are no protections anywhere.

Monte Tofino. The slopes are extremely steep, no room for error here.

The entire circular path has historical status in memory of the first war

The heat is rising, the atmosphere is becoming foggy. Nothing new these days

Around the summit Dosso della Torta the terrain becomes more rocky

The path is still excellent, terrain exposed, no protections here either

Following the eagle already from the start. With this mark 420 is indicated, first part of the old military path

We are already on Torta. Wouldn't refuse a real one either :)

The sun burns at full strength and this cooler fits perfectly :)

View ahead, what awaits us still. We are not even halfway

A very special landmark right above the saddle Bocca dell'Ussol

The interior of the rock is hollowed out and rearranged from a military outpost into a chapel

We continue on the second part of the path with mark 455, which we rate as quite solid at the beginning

The character of the path changes quickly. The path becomes a narrow trail, barely visible in many places

The peaks on this side of the ridge are modestly marked or not at all

The marks get lost in the dense greenery and it is not easy to follow them

At times this was obviously a good mule track, which time has already strongly eroded

Mostly it follows the ridge, because the slopes are far too steep for any other variant

We follow it faithfully and thus bypass all the small peaks. Elsewhere it is not even possible

In the rocky terrain remains of ditches are still visible

We also encounter a few more of them further on

No other way than exactly along the ridge. Can't imagine soldiers in winter.

Botanical garden, nothing but flowers :)

We find ourselves again in an extremely exposed terrain

Modest cross on Monte Cadria. Nearby is a larger memorial monument

Group on the summit. Long day, fuel just enough for descent :)

Follows descent to Malga Cadria pasture. We walked all this years ago

Cadria pasture. No sign of life here this year

Last glance back on descent from Monte Cadria

What are these two doing here? ... they stare at us blankly as there's no soul around

Follows steep descent on 423 to the valley. Entirely along the road

Car impatiently awaits us. We walked a solid 13 hours

GPS track of hiked route. Total 27 km and 2700 m ascent

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Trobec6. 07. 2022 11:17:35

Nice.

Something similar I had eyed last year... but then I was smoothly outvoted that we'd hiked enough in the Dolomites, to Lake Garda we came to rest mrk pogled

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panda6. 07. 2022 13:37:58

congratulations to both........I really enjoy reading your trip reports. nasmeh

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Lenakr6. 07. 2022 15:06:44

What a beautiful tour, thanks for the photos! Maybe one day I'll pluck up courage nasmeh

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zokipoki6. 07. 2022 19:39:47

Really wonderful tour! Congratulations! nasmeh

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saram6. 07. 2022 19:59:06

Bravo, I devour your posts with my eyes. Good luck further on your paths.

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bagi7. 07. 2022 08:59:06

Thanks everyone, I really didn't expect such a response nasmeh

. The beauties of mountains know no borders and that's why we like to look over the fence to the neighbors. If our trip reports brighten someone's day or give an idea for a trip, all the better.

Emil and Mateja

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MatejaP7. 07. 2022 10:15:54

I join Emil. May the posts at least brighten someone's day. Many of you know how much effort it takes to make it nice to the eye and of course useful for repeating.

I decided long ago that I'd rather be at the stove velik nasmeh

; not everything is for everyone.

This year there are still big plans, let's say we'll succeed and Emil won't be out of work.

Safe steps to all and we'll keep reading or meet somewhere in person nasmeh

Mateja

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montura7. 07. 2022 16:16:36

Congratulations on the exhaustive Gardaland report in pictures and words. I wish your example would attract other hikers to more posts, a few years ago the forum was livelier,

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pohodnik117. 07. 2022 16:31:20

I agree that there were more posts on the forum a few years ago. Many left the forum due to constant criticism and provocations from those still active on the forum, especially in commenting, less posting.

Back then there were no blogs or they were rare. I know quite a few former forumers who started writing blogs, but on the forum they just posted a link and were characterized as just advertising their blog. And they stopped. On their blogs they still post, but from here they felt driven away. Shame. I regularly followed responses to blogs and they were very two-faced, some bloggers were praised and still welcome, others, especially younger ones, were like "blowhards"... Shame, but if we're honest, that's how it is. What's the problem with clicking a link and reading and viewing photos, as you would if the post was directly on hribi.net?

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dprapr7. 07. 2022 16:41:50

In 10 or 12 years they together posted 8 photos. nasmeh

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pohodnik117. 07. 2022 17:03:51

Well, @dprapr, "statistically" your observation is correct, but as far as I'm concerned, my hiking partner actively posted for many years, who is also very rarely present on the forum now, but we never in the same thread for the same tour posted one after the other each one's own photos as I often see happening. As if Mateja and Emil would post each one's own report?!

Otherwise, so we don't stray too far, in recent years Emil is definitely one of those who posts the most useful reports, which I read with pleasure.

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dprapr7. 07. 2022 17:43:48

I also miss more posts, but just complaining doesn't help.
Lately I've talked to some who don't post but do good tours. Why it's like that is hard to say.
Anyway, Emil's posts attract, even though I don't believe I'll ever hike there. Via ferratas not at all. Especially interesting are the old settlements, which I look at with pleasure. Interesting how much elevation they manage on these paths. I wish them many more. nasmeh

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Jusk7. 07. 2022 21:41:48

pohodnik11, at least my opinion is that pictures should be posted on this forum, not just links to blogs

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pohodnik117. 07. 2022 23:03:27

@dprapr, I also recently talked to some who no longer post on this site. To the question why, I got some answers that surprised me... too few likes, especially you don't know who likes you... if you post on FB and Instagram at least you know who likes... eek

Just a small note regarding Bagi's elevations... not on one tour were we with my hiking partner careful... he measured 1700, all others who hiked there only 1300, and there were no mentioned extra "detours"... We are just planning to repeat some of their tours and measure elevations... the point is only that someone might get scared of these many elevations, which maybe aren't that many in reality, and not go on a tour they're convinced they can't manage...

bagi8. 07. 2022 09:00:44

Some very short explanations so there's no confusion about GPS data differences. Although it's a whole science, the track is mainly influenced by the following factors...

Hardware (GPS sensors)...

Phones are the worst, handheld watches a bit better, dedicated devices higher quality. This shows mainly in signal detection, consequently how *fuzzy* the track is and how individual points are drawn in areas of poor signal. It happens that the device draws straight lines or makes *bird nests* in such areas. All this affects the final data.

Software...

Different apps can display GPS tracks very differently. This applies especially to smartphones, where even identical GPS tracks are output differently (checked multiple times). This is due to internal data processing that differs from app to app, all depending on the software developer's knowledge.

Terrain where GPS track is recorded...

Open spaces allow visibility of all necessary satellites and thus the track is more accurate. Conversely, closed spaces don't and error is larger. Here I help myself with excellent app Mapy.cz, which has very accurate height and length data. Unfortunately doesn't work on pathless terrain.

The data I provide always have the same reference. I've been recording GPS tracks for some years with Garmin Montana 610 (previously Montana 600), clean tracks in Garmin BaseCamp, for control and planning use mentioned Mapy.cz.

In the end for a tour it's not the elevations on paper that decide, but only the hiker's psychophysical readiness. My example… sometimes at peak season I barely drag myself to Šmarna gora, after a good week I hop up Triglav without any problem. Hike nicely with tracks or without and above all enjoy. Good luck nasmeh

Emil

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Trobec8. 07. 2022 09:56:01

This thing about too few likes is really bizarre to me...but unfortunately that's the world today. As far as I follow, posts on hribi.net are on average much higher quality than those in various hiking FB groups, where many are exclusively meant for pumping ego and collecting likes (then pictures only selfies and tense butts, or the only comment in style "marked 8 hours, I walked only 7, bravo me").

Regarding blogs/own sites...it's a purely practical matter, at least for me. On my site I can write halfway and continue after a couple hours/next day. And when the post is finished I put on hribi.net a short description, few pics and link. Whoever's fine with pics will look at pics, whoever's more precisely interested in conditions doesn't mind that 1 click. It's funny (more on fb than here), when then under the post appears question "what are the conditions?" and "how many hours to walk"...and it's all just 1 click away velik nasmeh

Regarding GPS tracks Emil described very well. I'd add just this, lately I always process gpx in gpx.studio. There you quickly see if device lost signal midway and can simply cut excess points. And even if otherwise looks ok, stats (mainly elevation, less distance) quickly shrink by about 10%. Poorer devices (phones, watches) are less accurate and from one measurement to next height can jump few m up and down. Gpx.studio doesn't consider every single point, but at least 3, I think. Then stats more realistic too. Other programs work similarly.

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bagi28. 11. 2025 09:16:57

This time the plan was to repeat the most beautiful part of the ridge stretching from the main peak of Monte Cadria around the Val dei Concei valley. This section runs from the Bocca dell'Ussol pass to the Rif. Nino Pernici hut, including some nice peaks with Doss dela Torta as the highest among them. The traverse was time-wise fully manageable given the late date, and my friends hadn't been there yet either.

We started at the parking lot that allowed the simplest loop variant, continued along the road or path 414 towards the valley hut Rifugio al Faggio. It was closed, so we went straight on, this time through a picturesque and especially watery gorge. Water was roaring everywhere, luckily we didn't have to wet our feet anywhere velik nasmeh

. Later we reached the Malga Gui pasture, then followed the final ascent to the Bocca dell'Ussol pass.

There we first viewed the nearby war memorial Chiesetta della Pace carved into the live rock, then continued north. The path is mostly ridge-like and exposed in places, but at the same time extremely scenic and enjoyable. First up was Gavardina peak, then the main Doss dela Torta, next slightly lower Monte Tofino and finally Corno di Pichea. Followed descent to Bocca di Trat pass near Nino Pernici hut. That one was unfortunately closed too, so we descended straight to the valley via path 402. It's quite steep and more suitable for ascent than descent. The ridge walk done is also more recommended towards Monte Cadria than away from it, mainly due to sun position. It shone in our faces all the time, and good photos are harder to take. Difficulty same both ways. We reached start after good nine hours, this time already in valley dusk. The route is very scenic, recommend to anyone with appropriate experience nasmeh

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Start coordinates (Val dei Concei): 45.9283336N, 10.7346633E