2.5 km
Distance
45min–1h
Duration
+100 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
June–October
Season
A loop at two thousand metres devoted to Toni the eagle, with eleven play stations: a nest to climb into, a Kneipp water trail, slides and bridges. Very easy, pushchair-friendly.
Toni's Magic World is a high-altitude loop on the Corno del Renon devoted to Toni the eagle. It is built for families, but the setting — two thousand metres, open meadows and the Dolomites all around — makes it a fine walk for adults too.
Barely two and a half kilometres, a hundred metres of ascent, three quarters of an hour of walking without counting the stops. And there will be stops: there are eleven play stations along the way, and children do not skip them.
Highlights
The eleven stations
A large eagle's nest to climb into, water features with a Kneipp trail, a giant wooden eagle, slides, bridges and balance games. The installations are sturdy, built to survive a whole season of children.
The panorama at two thousand metres
The loop runs entirely above the treeline: the view of the Dolomites accompanies the whole route, with no enclosed stretches.
Getting there
The Corno del Renon gondola takes you to the Cima Lago Nero top station, at around 2,070 metres, where the loop begins and ends. If you are staying nearby, a car transfer from your hotel to the trailhead is included.
Good to know
The route is very easy and can be managed with a pushchair.
Three quarters of an hour is the walking time: with children and eleven stations, reckon on at least double.
There is a Kneipp trail with running water: a spare pair of socks is a good idea.
Routes may change according to trail and weather conditions.
The route, stage by stage
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Up to Cima Lago Nero
Gondola
The gondola takes you to around 2,070 metres, where the loop begins and ends.
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The loop and the first stations
Themed trail
The outward stretch crosses the high meadows, with the first play stations: the eagle's nest and the balance games.
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The water features
Kneipp trail
Water features and the Kneipp trail, usually the point where children linger longest.
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Closing the loop
Themed trail
The final stretch closes the loop and returns to the gondola station, passing the giant wooden eagle.
Stops and refreshments
- Cima Lago Nero
- At the gondola top station, where the loop begins and ends.
What to bring
Day hikes- Walking or trainer shoes with a lugged sole
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- A warm spare layer: at two thousand metres the wind is cold even in summer
- A spare pair of socks for the Kneipp trail
- Water, at least 1 litre per person
- Hat, sunglasses and sun cream
