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4.The Sarca Valley and Lake Cavedine: from Arco to Sarche

Valle dei Laghi, Arco, Dro & Drena

Category
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2:50
Duration in hours
Distance
36.7
Distance in km
Status
open
Suggested period
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This route takes you on a tour of the northern part of Garda Trentino. Starting from Arco you get as far as Sarche and Lake Cavedine before heading back to the departure point.

The itinerary follows the course of the River Sarca. Starting in Arco, you cycle up the river valley as far as Sarche. On the way back, you pass by Lake Cavedine, a small body of water near the Marocche.

The route generally follows the cycle path running along the river bank through farmland and orchards, mostly apples but also plums, and vineyards. You are in the heart of the Sarca Valley, an area with a long tradition of farming. On the way back however, at the northern end, you head towards Lake Cavedine. The lake was formed by the damming of the river by the Marocche landslide and today it is a natural oasis much loved by fishermen and sports lovers.

The itinerary presents no particular difficulties, apart from a short uphill stretch on a cement road where you can always simply get off and push your bike.

 

Further information and useful links
  • This is another tour which is ideal for exploring the northern part of Garda Trentino, combining different points of interest for a very enjoyable trip. For example, in the area around Lake Cavedine, you pass a little beach with a bar and a water fountain, the perfect place to cool down after the ride.  Continue onwards towards the Marocche, and about halfway up the hill that takes you to the protected area you will come across a signpost which leads you to a great boulder which bears the footprint of a dinosaur.

 

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Route info
Easy
Route number
Distance
36,7 km
Duration
2 h 50 min
Altitude difference (+)
254 m
Altitude difference (-)
263 m
Technical skills
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
279 m
Lowest point
85 m
Suggestions
In summer be sure to bring your swimsuit: underneath the Roman bridge in Ceniga there is a little beach, ideal for cooling down after your bicycle ride
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