- Brief description
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Located in Selva di Grigno, it comprises fields, cultivations, streams, corners of floodplain and riparial forests. In the thick vegetation numerous species of birds and mammalian have the opportunity of taking refuge, feeding and reproducing. The particular water system is one of the most important reasons that make Fontanazzo Biotope interesting from a naturalistic perspective: the area comprises relevant springs that flow directly to Bigonda and Calgeron Grottos. In the biotope it is possible to follow an interesting naturalistic path.
- Difficulty
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easy
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- Starting point
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Selva di Grigno
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- Description
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Difficulty T: Touristic Route.
The particular water system of the Biotope Fontanazzo is one of the major reasons of natural interest of the reserve: some importante sources of the valley floor are comprised in the protected area and are linked to the carsic complex that gathers the water of the rainfalls of the plateau that lies above it.
From 1950 on, several reclamation interventions have been made (digging drainage channels, the drop of the aquifer), and they have led to an almost total drain of the area. Thanks to the economic support of the European Union, further works were carried out in 2003, that involved the creation of channels that brought back the circulation of superficial waters.
From an environmental point of view, Fontanazzo is very diversified: it includes parts of riparian woods (where black and white alders and white willows are found)that represents the most characteristic vegetation as well as fields, the river, the river bed and other minor water streams.
Many species of birds and mammals found shelter, nutrition and reproduction opportunities in the vegetation.
To visit the Fontanazzo provincial nature reserve, it is possible to follow the path which is nearly 4,3km in length, of which a bit more than one third are internal to the biotope and the rest is esternal to it. The Sentiero di Visita (Visit path) can be easily undertaken by anyone and on the way various stops to observe the birds are found, togheter with tables and descriptive boards.
- Directions
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Difficoltà T: Sentiero Turistico.
- Highest point
- 263 m
- Endpoint
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Selva di Grigno
- Height profile
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© outdooractive.com - Equipment
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The usual outfit for excursions to the mountain is advised (hiking clothing and boots, raincoat in the case of rain).
- Safety instructions
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Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.
- Tips
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Dressing with not too colorful clothes and make silence and to not disturb the animals.
- Arrival
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From the Valsugana highway 47, take the exit for Grigno and follow the directions for Selva di Grigno.
- Parking
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In the proximity of the two entrances of the biotope.
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