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GardaTrek - Top Loop 3: a long descent to the River Sarca

Dro & Drena, Arco, Tenno

Category
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
7:55
Duration in hours
Distance
20.3
Distance in km
Status
open
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From San Pietro hut (1000 m above sea level) to the valley bottom again. Another stage characterized by a great variety of lanscapes as you descend to the Sarca river shores. 

After climbing Monte Biaina, between Valle Lomasona  Valle del Sarca, this trail takes us back down to the valley again, a gradual descent to the River Sarca at the picturesque Roman bridge of Ceniga.

This is a moderately difficult hike and gives you a chance to catch your breath and enjoy the landscape of Garda Trentino after the first 2 more challenging stages. While you walk in the wood you can clearly see the landscape around you change as you proceed: leaving firs and beech trees, you will meet olive trees and orchards as you approach the end of the stage. 

The only uphill stretch of this stage will take you to the top of Monte Biaina, with its peak cross: a great lookout point above northern lake Garda. The trail then leads to San Giovanni al Monte: this is where the people of Arco traditionally had their mountain cottages among the woods and meadows. 

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Route info
Difficult
Route number
Distance
20,3 km
Duration
7 h 55 min
Altitude difference (+)
1.000 m
Altitude difference (-)
2.000 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
1.340 m
Lowest point
100 m
Suggestions

Anybody who is looking for somewhere to stop off and enjoy some local Trentino specialities is advised to take at break at  Malga San Giovanni.

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