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Garda Trek - Top Loop: The crown of Garda Trentino

Dro & Drena, Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Surroundings, Arco, Ledro, Riva del Garda, Tenno

Category
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
47:00
Duration in hours
Distance
93.3
Distance in km
Suggested period
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7 challenging stages from one mountain hut to the next, from the shores of the lake to 2000 m and above, touching on all of the peaks surrounding the northern shores of Lake Garda.

A crown formed of mountain peaks and a series of unforgettable views, taking you from the lake shore to over 2000 metres above sea level. A challenging trek full of thrills and surprises, and crowning it all, the return to the starting point by ferry.

The highest circuit of Garda Trek (Top Loop) is made up of 7 stages which can be done one after the other or on separate occasions and the treks can also be cut short if needs be. There are in fact a number of different options for getting back to Riva del Garda, either on foot or by public transport. During your hike along the Top Loop you can sleep either in mountain huts or in hotels in the valley, experiencing different kinds of accommodation. 

As a rule, the Top Loop can be hiked from June to October, but it is always advisable to check whether or not there is still any snow before setting out.

Please note that the Top Loop is a very challenging hike, which requires training and alpine skills. 

 

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Route info
Difficult
Route number
Distance
93,3 km
Duration
47 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+)
7.266 m
Altitude difference (-)
5.601 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
2.058 m
Lowest point
86 m
Suggestions

 From palms and olive trees up to pastures and mountain pine: the Top Loop summerizes the variety of landscapes offered by Garda Trentino.  

 

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