Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Regionale Scanuppia is a nature reserve located on the Vigolana massif, above Besenello in the autonomous province of Trento, Italy. Spanning 583 hectares, the reserve features a diverse landscape, with elevations ranging from approximately 1,450 meters near Malga Palazzo to the 2,132-meter peak of Vigolana. The terrain includes extensive forests of firs and beeches, transitioning to larches and dwarf pines at higher altitudes, interspersed with alpine pastures and open meadows. This varied environment supports several sports like hiking, road…
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4.6
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4.8
(92)
649
hikers
8.69km
05:16
1,010m
1,000m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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645
hikers
8.28km
05:04
980m
980m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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72
hikers
15.2km
07:26
1,270m
1,270m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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45
hikers
9.77km
06:08
1,090m
1,090m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.9
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301
riders
51.5km
03:17
1,520m
1,520m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
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1,470
riders
58.4km
03:36
1,540m
1,540m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.9
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181
riders
21.1km
01:23
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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165
riders
51.2km
03:24
1,600m
1,600m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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389
riders
35.7km
03:37
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
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173
riders
64.4km
06:55
1,850m
1,850m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
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199
riders
23.4km
02:13
580m
580m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
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254
riders
49.9km
04:57
1,480m
1,480m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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3.8
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372
runners
11.2km
01:09
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

48
runners
16.7km
02:36
930m
930m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

24
runners
15.1km
01:58
470m
470m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

17
runners
11.0km
01:30
470m
470m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.6
(15)
185
riders
44.7km
03:32
960m
960m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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79
riders
30.7km
03:02
930m
930m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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101
riders
16.2km
00:57
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

48
riders
11.4km
01:12
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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27
hikers
6.70km
02:34
440m
440m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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14
hikers
11.3km
05:58
910m
910m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
hikers
15.0km
05:51
940m
940m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4
hikers
8.51km
04:04
690m
690m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
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19
riders
54.4km
05:03
1,570m
1,570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.6
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126
riders
44.1km
03:18
1,170m
1,170m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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18
riders
21.2km
01:53
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(5)
21
riders
15.0km
01:03
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Regionale Scanuppia is a nature reserve located on the Vigolana massif in the autonomous province of Trento, Italy. It spans 583 hectares, with elevations ranging from approximately 1,450 meters near Malga Palazzo to the 2,132-meter peak of Vigolana. The reserve features diverse landscapes, including forests, alpine pastures, and open meadows.
Riserva Regionale Scanuppia offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Mountaineering, and Jogging. The reserve features 143 routes across these sports. Visitors have rated these routes with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Popular hiking trails include the Becco di Filadonna via Rifugio Casarota Trail, which is about 5.4 miles [8.7 km] long. Another highly rated option is the Becco di Filadonna Summit Trail (via Route 442), spanning approximately 5.1 miles [8.3 km]. Both are considered difficult and offer significant elevation changes.
Yes, Riserva Regionale Scanuppia is known for challenging road cycling. The climb from Besenello to Malga Palazzo is particularly famous for its steep gradients, reaching up to 45%. Routes like the Memory tour on the Folgaria plateau — ring tour (32 miles [51.5 km]) offer difficult terrain. Many road cycling routes in the area are rated as difficult.
Mountain biking is popular, with several difficult trails available. Examples include the Fort Sommo Alto – Malga Pioverna loop from Folgaria, which is about 22 miles [35.6 km] long. Another option is the Forte Dosso delle Somme – View of Fondo Grande loop from Folgaria, approximately 13.9 miles [22.4 km].
While many routes in the reserve require good physical preparation, there are options for easier hikes. For specific easy routes, consult the Easy hikes in Riserva Regionale Scanuppia guide. This guide provides details on less strenuous paths suitable for those seeking a more relaxed experience.
The reserve features diverse natural environments, including extensive forests of firs and beeches, alpine pastures, and high-altitude plateaus. A significant historical landmark is Malga Palazzo, a fortified mountain building constructed in 1589. The area is also known for its wildlife, including capercaillies, roe deer, and golden eagles.
Yes, the reserve's highlights include summits such as Vigolana, which reaches 2,132 meters. Huts like Rifugio Casarota are also points of interest along various trails. The Becco di Filadonna via Rifugio Casarota Trail is one route that passes by a hut.
Riserva Regionale Scanuppia is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 7,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the reserve have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. There are 143 routes available for various outdoor activities.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking in Riserva Regionale Scanuppia, Road Cycling Routes in Riserva Regionale Scanuppia, and MTB Trails in Riserva Regionale Scanuppia. Other guides cover specific interests like Waterfall hikes and Easy hikes.
Riserva Regionale Scanuppia is managed by the Comune di Besenello. For official visitor information, contact the Comune di Besenello directly. The official website is comune.besenello.tn.it, and the phone number is +390464820000.
Information regarding specific permits or access restrictions for Riserva Regionale Scanuppia is not detailed in the provided data. Visitors should consult the official website of the Comune di Besenello or contact them directly for the most current regulations. This ensures compliance with any local guidelines or requirements.

