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Walk to Molveno

Ciclamino Cottage, Molin dei Mori and Segheria Taialacqua
Not just mountains

A walk to discover Molveno

Starting directly from the Hotel Lido Molveno, you will walk along a flat road immersed in nature. Between gentle ascents and descents, you will discover a stunning panorama of the lake and the surrounding plain, with trails that will lead you to discover mountain huts, streams, and mills.

Itinerary

Starting from the square in front of the Hotel Lido Molveno, just a stone’s throw from the lake, head left towards the intersection. At this point, turn left and follow the sidewalk until the hairpin bend, where Via Dolomiti begins. Walk along the entire road, enjoying a beautiful view of Lake Molveno and the valley below. After about 1 km, you will reach the Ciclamino hut, nestled in the woods on the banks of the Rio Massò. To descend, go behind the hut and follow the trail on the other side of the valley, heading down to the votive chapel of St. Anthony. Here, just below, turn left and follow the small channel known as “Rio dei Molini,” which leads in about 5 minutes to the ruins of the ancient watermill of the Donini Family (Mori).

Molin dei Mori and Segheria Taialacqua

Follow the Rio Massò until you reach the ancient sawmill from the 1500s.

Itinerary

In addition to the old millstone, you can admire the Rio Massò, which flows forcefully at this point, and the small waterfalls descending from the mountain, creating a scenic and captivating view. Going back along your steps, you can continue the walk alongside the channel until you reach the ancient Venetian sawmill “Taialacqua”, which is still in operation. It was built in the 1500s by the inhabitants of the town of Molveno, encouraged by the parish priest at the time, Don Taialacqua, with the goal of improving the economic conditions of the local population. Later, other mills were built along the Rio dei Molini, now disappeared, and for this reason, the entire valley is still called the Val delle Seghe (Valley of Saws). The sawmill operated—and still operates—using water power. The product of this work was planks called molvene, with a thickness of 6 to 10 mm, highly sought after for their thinness. Outside the sawmill, a visitor center has been set up with detailed information about its operation. The entire walk lasts about an hour and a half and is easily accessible with children, even in strollers.

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