May is the best month for this extensive circular walk between Lago di Santa Massenza, Lago di Toblino and the hamlets of Sarche, Calavino and Padergnone
Image gallery: Hike from Lake Toblino to Calavino
After the cold winter months, the natural landscape of the Valle dei Laghi is blossoming again. Today's hike begins on the valley floor in the village of Santa Massenza, near the hydroelectric power plant. From the car park we head southwards along the shores of Lago di Santa Massenza until we arrive at the crossroads with the 'Gardesana occidentale' state road. We cross the street and continue on the path of Lago di Toblino.
This itinerary in the nature reserve runs around the lake and offers gorgeous views of Castel Toblino. Information panels provide detailed and interesting information on the local flora and fauna, ranging from trees to fish and birds attracted by the lake. Unfortunately this path runs along near the state road and the traffic noise could disturb the peacefulness of the landscape around the lake.
We continue on a footpath until we reach the hamlet of Sarche and the nearby village of Ponte Oliveti. Once crossed the bridge over the Rimone stream, we take the path to the left through the forest and then uphill. Forests and vineyards dominate the landscape until we reach the church of Corgnon, dedicated to the Saints Mauro, Grato and Giocondo. After a bit more than one kilometre on the Frassene path, we reach the provincial road no. 251. We ascend towards the hamlet of Castel Madruzzo until the crossroads where the road to Calavino branches off. We walk through the vineyards to the village of Calavino which is known for its historic centre with its buildings dating back to the era of the bishops of Madruzzo.
The next section of our hike is of particular interest, as it leads to the Forra dei Canevai through a gorgeous valley with a stream and waterfalls. The valley ends south of Padergnone and Lago di Santa Massenza. While walking to Padergnone and Santa Massenza, we continue to admire this marvellous lake which is definitely as beautiful as the more famous Lago di Toblino with Castel Toblino.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Santa Massenza
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- Overall time:
- 04:45 h
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- Total route length:
- 16,5 km
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- Altitude:
- from 234 m to 468 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +355 m | -355 m
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- Route:
- Lake Santa Massenza - Lake Toblino round path - Sarche - Ponte Oliveti - church of Corgnon - Frassene path - Madruzzo - Calavino - Calavino Waalweg path - Canevai Gorge - Padergnone - Santa Massenza
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- Resting points:
- various restaurants at Sarche and Calavino
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- Hike from Lake Toblino to Calavino
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
