Path equipped King of Saxony – The Tower, Julian Alps

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Path equipped King of Saxony – The Tower, Julian Alps

A well-equipped trail that runs through the band of Jof Fuart in the Julian Alps, developing on the south side of La Torre. Easy from the technical point of view, with a vertical leap of 7-8 m dotted with metal cambres as a key step; the slippery bottom and exposed hinges require attention.

▲Approach

From Chiusaforte (A23, exit Carnia-Tolmezzo) follow the signs to Sella Nevea towards the east for 20 km. Once in the village, continue on the SP76 towards the Slovenian border for another 6.3 km up to two corners: parking (997 m) is immediately before the first bend. You go up with the CAI 625 along the Rio Bianco in the woods to the hut King of Saxony (1432 m, Refuge Brunner, unmanaged, 1h30'). You ignore the indications for the Caves of the Predil (CAI 656) and take the path 629 to the left.

▲The path

From the path 629 you climb diagonally below the forest approaching the south walls of La Torre. Exit from the woods you will find a beautiful waterfall on the south-east side. You lose slightly altitude approaching the rocks where the first equipped section begins: a nod exposed on a gravel bottom to the left. A second section is displayed, then it goes up on the opposite side through a narrow nod. The most demanding passage is a vertical leap of 7-8 m with cambre and metal fixtures leading to the upper nod. From here you go through a horizontal traverse under a rocky roof — cambre for the feet make easy the exposed passage — then you go down of 3 m and you resume a census on the left. Cross a colander and continue towards a rocky bastion with analogous passages until the end of the equipped path.

▲Character and difficulty

Easy. The vertical leap and exposed beams are well equipped. Attention to the slippery bottom on unprotected traits.

⚠ Cenges and unprotected sections with slippery bottom: the cable is not always present. Suitable boots and recommended hardware sets.

▲Period and safety

Summer-autumn. The route is accessible in both directions. Avoid with rain or snow.

▲Discipline

From the end of the well-equipped path, you turn back towards the starting car park.

▲To match

The nearby Julian Alps are located Ferrata Anita Goitan at Jof Fuart e la Ferrata Julia at Canin.

▲Gallery
Technical data
  • DifficultyEasy
  • RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
  • GroupJof Fuart / Julian Alps
  • Approach1:15 h
  • Ferrata1:30 h
  • Itinerary (a/r)4:15 h
  • Hardware level difference80 m
  • Route difference449 m
  • Max1446 m
  • Length8,3 Km