From the parking lot (1,329 m) follow a slightly uphill forest road which takes you away from the main road. Pass by an old sawmill and soon you will be submerged in a larch thicket with blooming fields. Various directions invite you to head towards far-away places, but we will keep to the forest road. Follow the road uphill to the cosy Malga di San Felice in approx. 1 ½ hours (1,630 m) where we can stop, rest and eat. A narrow path leads you to the lake where you may have to lift and carry any pram in some areas. After ten minutes, the wood opens up and we find ourselves in front of Lago di Santa Maria, the lake which also goes by the name of Lago di Tret. You can rest for a fit. Before heading back it would be good to walk around the lake with its island in the centre. Return on the same route.

Continue to the Schönegg scenic view (1,773 m), visit San Felice’s waterfall.

Some parking spaces are available on your right, right after a bridge or on the left as soon as you’ve crossed it (follow directions)

Take the train to Merano Merano/Maiabassa and the bus to San Felice.

Cross Passo Palade and continue to the right to just before San Felice