The trail b06 from patascoss to lake Nambino is fully accessible, open to everyone and able to meet the needs of the disabled.
THE NAMBINO LAKE Lake Nambino accessible to all, even those with disabilities, will be welcome news to all who love the mountains. At an altitude of 1718 meters (5636 feet) just above Madonna di Campiglio, this tranquil lake nestled in the forest and featuring an amazing chalet, against the backdrop of the Brenta Dolomites, is one of the most beautiful spots in the entire Trentino region. The lake also serves as a starting point for a great many outings, including the popular 5 Lakes circuit, so named because it takes you to Ritorto, Lambin, Serodoli, Gelato and Nambino lakes. This enchanting corner of the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park can be reached in one of two ways (but not by car): a 45 minute stroll along a flat trail from Malga Patascoss; or up a slight incline from Piana di Nambino for a hike of about one hour.
“It’s easy to see how making a place like this accessible even to people with disabilities, particularly physical ones, could be a major challenge”
park chairman Walter Ferrazza
accessible to allIt is not an isolated challenge, but one that falls within the broader efforts we have been pursuing to make some of the spots of greatest natural importance within this protected area more inclusive. The “Park for All” is a far-reaching project with one important goal: making it so that as many people as possible are free to enjoy nature. One of our commitments is to promote awareness of the issues related to easy access to the various locations, services, and related facilities, including transportation, by as broad a swath of the public as possible. At times, these actions may appear to have an impact on the environment, but the Park works hard to ensure that we maintain the best balance between the needs of accessibility and of the conservation of nature.
SAFETY AND INCLUSION IN NATUREThe work that the Park and SOVA decided to perform entailed, first and foremost, work to level the trail and make a few minor route changes without significantly altering the path taken by the trail. At its narrowest sections, the trail was widened to about 1.20 m (4 ft). For the largest tonalite boulders that could not be removed without drastically altering the area’s natural beauty, the project involved building pathways out of larch logs and planks on top of the boulders, as well as guard rails in the most exposed sections. “We can confidently say that the work done had a low impact on nature and the environment,” said Cristiano Trotter, director of the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park. “The changes made, especially leveling the surface and the guard rails placed in the most critical points, will be well received by all who make use of the trail, both the disabled and anyone wanting to enjoy a magnificent stroll through our forests in complete safety, but without compromising the thrill of being truly immersed in nature.”
