Ossana - Bosco Derniga

Safety information

Rules for mountain walks:

• The passability of routes in a mountain environment is strictly linked to current conditions and depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. For this reason, get good information about the route and its conditions before starting. You can do this by contacting the nearest Information Office to you;
• If you plan to reach a mountain hut or refuge, make sure they are open and, if you intend to stop for food or overnight, call them in advance to book;
• Leave information about your itinerary and always carry your mobile phone;
• In case of an accident call 112;
• Never leave waste in the mountains and, if possible, avoid leaving it at the refuges or mountain huts you visit;
• If you spot wild animals along the path, please stay on the trail you are following, do not approach too closely, do not shout, and keep your dog on a leash to prevent it from instinctively chasing and scaring them.

Starting point

Directions

The Charcoal Burners' Path, so called because in wartime it was used to carry coal downhill, leads with a simple 25-minute walk to Bosco Derniga and starts from the road to Valpiana. Once you arrive, we recommend you venture into Bosco Derniga and discover the garden that reproduces the biodiversity of Trentino and allows you to experience a sensory path among the secrets and wonders of the alpine forest, where you can try the experience of smelling the scent of flowers, tasting the flavor of aromatic herbs, and listening to the sounds of wood. In short, Bosco Derniga is a true oasis of peace where you can take a break to reconnect with nature and breathe deeply the scent of the lush forests of the Adamello-Presanella Group.

There are two other alternatives to reach Bosco Derniga:

• Garden of the Senses: starts from Piazza San Vigilio. The path first runs through a meadow, then enters a dense fir forest, finishing by crossing a peat bog. Not suitable for bikes or strollers. Return via the same route. Along the path are panels accessible to people with visual disabilities.
• Walk through Time, among the flowers: starts from Piazza San Vigilio. Along the forest road there are 12 flower beds guiding the visitor. The route is also suitable for bicycles and strollers. Return via the same path.

Public transportation

You can reach the town of Ossana by the MALE'-PASSO DEL TONALE public bus (download the schedules for outbound and return) or by the MALÈ - MEZZANA - FUCINE - COGOLO - PEIO public bus (download the schedules for outbound and return).

How to get there

Follow the SS42 and reach the town of Ossana, then follow the signs towards Valpiana.

Where to park

You can leave your car at the start of Valpiana, where there is a small parking lot.

For this walk, we recommend wearing hiking boots and a cap and carrying a rain jacket, sunscreen, and a water bottle in your backpack. 

Don't forget a camera or mobile phone to capture the landscapes and views you like best. If you want, you can share them on social media using #visitvaldisole.