Cansiglio Forest
Car journey

Cansiglio & Lake Santa Croce Loop

Caglieron caves, the Cansiglio plateau and blue mountain water

Distance135 km
Time8 hours
Best seasonApril–October
EffortMountain roads
Car journey

Route at a glance

  1. 01Borgo Botol
  2. 02Fregona
  3. 03Grotte del Caglieron
  4. 04Cansiglio Plateau
  5. 05Lake Santa Croce
  6. 06Vittorio Veneto
  7. 07Borgo Botol
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Suggested rhythm

A circular day, not an out-and-back

  1. Borgo Botol

    Begin the journey here.

  2. Fregona

    Pause in the foothill village before continuing to the nearby caves.

  3. Grotte del Caglieron

    Allow around 90 minutes for the gorge, waterfalls and cave walk; check opening and path conditions.

  4. Cansiglio Plateau

    Climb to the broad plateau for forest air, open pasture and lunch.

  5. Lake Santa Croce

    Stop at the lakeshore for views across the Alpago mountains.

  6. Vittorio Veneto

    Finish with a walk through Serravalle or an aperitivo before the drive home.

  7. Borgo Botol

    Return to Borgo Botol and complete the circular route.

Lunch recommendation

Make lunch part of the route

Lunch on the Cansiglio plateau: choose polenta, mountain cheese, mushrooms in season, or a simple picnic from a local alimentari.

Restaurant openings change seasonally. Reserve ahead and confirm the same day.

Optional route choices

Adapt the day

  • Caglieron gorge and cave walk
  • Short Cansiglio forest walk
  • Lakeside pause
  • Serravalle aperitivo
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