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Taste Trails | Via Romea Germanica
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Photo: Strada del Vino e dei Sapori del Trentino, Community
The Via Romea Germanica has a very long history: legend has it that Albert of Stade took the opportunity, thanks to his travels between Saxony and Rome to meet the Pope, to tell and transcribe about his long journeys to Italy. In his writings he gave a whole series of "useful" information to better organize a journey that - in the 1200s - was very complex: he therefore indicated the best stops, the roads to take, the distances of the individual stages in a route that connected - on Italian soil - Bolzano, Trento, Padua, Orvieto and then Rome. Thus, with a kind of ante litteram guidebook, the route defined as via Romea Germanica - more than 2,000 km long between Germany and Italy - was being created. Of these just under 100 touch Trentino, in a route that connects Cadino di San Michele all'Adige to Grigno in Valsugana and then passes into Veneto.
The route thus becomes an experience that acquaints you "pilgrim" with fundamental aspects of an area such as nature and culture without forgetting, of course, the taste! Along the Via Romea Germanica you will thus have the opportunity to stop at the associates of the Trentino Wine and Food Trail to build a Cammino del gusto to be discovered step by step!
The products not to be missed on this Taste Trail are Teroldego Rotaliano, Trentodoc, Trentino Grappa, Zambana White Asparagus, apples, small fruits and Valsugana Spin Corn.
Author’s recommendation
- Before you leave, we recommend that you book both your wine and food stops and your sleeping accommodations.
- If you need a complete vacation proposal, do not hesitate to contact us: Strada del Vino e dei Sapori del Trentino - tel. 0461-921863 or info@stradavinotrentino.com
Would you like to walk the Via Romea Germenica in the company of a mid-mountain guide who can tell you about the characteristics of the area during the trek? Contact Albatros (Tel. +39 0461 982460) and check their availability.
Notes for accommodations
Not all the stages of the Via Romea Germanica between Cadino and Grigno, have accommodations associated with the Trentino Wine and Food Trail
Click on to find the list of facilities associated with the Via Romea Germanica; some operate in territories characterized by a strong tourist seasonality, so it is advisable to contact them in advance to check their availability, especially in summer periods.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Before leaving, don't forget to check the condition of the route by contacting the tourist offices ofApt Dolomiti Paganella, APT Trento, Monte Bondone and Valle dei Laghi, and Apt Valsugna.
If you leave in the winter months, remember to also check whether the route has snow or not.
Roadbook
Stage 1: Cadino di San Michele all'Adige - Lavis
Distance: 17 km
The first stage, starts from the border with Alto Adige at the height of Cadino: the panorama, as you'll be able to admire, is characterized on the higher cliffs by cool woods, and in the valley bottom mainly by large expanses of vineyards: we are in fact in the well-known Piana Rotaliana - whose emblematic wine is Teroldego Rotaliano Doc! Don't miss then, a stop in a winery (or distillery) to taste the wines of this area.
Taste stop 1:
For a wine tasting, mark in your diary the wineries you will find along the way i.e. Cantina Endrizzi, Fondazione E. Mach, Azienda Agricola Roberto Zeni, Villa Persani Aziena Agricola Clementi Silvano, Azienda agricola Brugnara, Cantine Monfort,Cantina La Vis
Taste stop 2:
Along the way you can stop for a bite to eat at Ristorante La Cacciatora or Vecchia Sorni, and don't forget to taste the asparagus of AS.T.A. Asparagicoltori Trentini Associati
Culture stop:
The Museo degli Usi e Costumi della Gente Trentina (Museum of the Uses and Customs of the Trentino People ) in San Michele all'Adige is well worth a visit
Where to sleep:
La Ferrata rooming house is the right place to rest before starting the long trail!
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Stage 2: Lavis - Trento
Distance: 9.1 km
This second stage-surely shorter than the average route-allows you to connect the center of Lavis to the capital city, Trento. At a glance, you will realize that you are always surrounded by vineyards.
Taste stop 1:
to start from Lavis laden in "gastronomic" terms-mark down Pasticceria Bronzetti Marco, Gelateria Serafini Arturo Paoli Specialità Alimentari, Carni e Salumi Trojer , and the Trento Milk store.
Taste stop2:
Arrived in Trento.... feel like something good? Here you are: Locanda Le Due Travi, Ristorante al Vo', Antica Trattoria Due Mori and Scrigno del Duomo
Culture stop:
To learn some of the secrets of the area, why not contact theArgentario Ecomuseum
Where to sleep:
here are two convenient solutions in the city center i.e. BB Locanda le Due Travi orHotel America.
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Stage 3: Trento - Levico Terme
Distance: 21.90 km
Surely this is the most complex stage: beyond the length in fact, the elevation gain is important since it will be the route that will allow you to leave the Adige Valley and enter Valsugana. From the panoramic point of view, the view will be remarkable: from the vineyards passing through the last hamlets of Trento, interspersed with vegetable gardens and orchards you will cross some paths immersed in the forest and then you will be able to admire the view of Valsugana.
Taste stop1:
To get off to a good start, make a stop at Panificio Moderno Piazza Lodron 21, Bar Pasi or Locanda Le Due Travi-not to forget the Trento Milk Store
Taste stop2:
Once you arrive in Valsugana, you'll find along the way Ristorante Antiche Contrade or in downtown Levico, Ristorante Boivin.
And be sure to...taste theLevico water.
Where to stay:
in the heart of Levico you can choose between two solutions,Hotel Eden or B&B Alla Loggia dell'Imperatore
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Stage 4: Levico Terme - Borgo Valsugana
Distance: 15 km
This stage follows the valley floor, but this does not make it "less scenic": You will be able to admire vineyards, orchards (especially apple orchards) but also fields of small fruits. In addition-a unique feature of the area-you will be able to admire in the right season the fields of Maize Spin-a unique variety of corn that grows here.
Taste stop1:
just before Borgo, the Arimanni Brewery is worth a visit
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Stage 5: Borgo Valsugana - Grigno
Distance: 18.30 km
The walk is coming to an end but it still takes just over 18 km to reach Grigno! Even in this part of Valsugana you will be able to admire orchard fields that gradually give way to settings surrounded by green forests.
Taste stop1:
to "fill your backpack" pass by the Trento Milk store
Taste stop2:
Once you get to Grigno, you can buy some "tasty souvenirs" from Carni e Salumi Meggio or Casearia Monti Trentini
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can arrange the return journey in several ways:
1. retrace on foot the journey made on the way out.
2. if you are in a group you can organize with two cars, leaving one at the starting point and one at the arrival point
3. return by public transportation and then by bus or train to Trento (trentinotrasporti.it) and from there, take the regular buses towards Val di Fiemme/ Val di Fassa - Line B104 (trentinotrasporti.it)
Coordinates
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Equipment
The trek is strenuous, so bring only what you need, but don't forget boots and snowshoes. The ideal backpack should weigh around 6 kg.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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