This nice walking tour leads us from Carbonare di Folgaria through the woods to the military signal station on the Monte Rust and to the beautiful Lago di Lavarone lake
Image gallery: Hike to the Monte Rust and Lake Lavarone
Our hike starts in Carbonare di Folgaria and more precisely in Via del Parco, where we take a forest path to Lavarone and Monte Rust. After a slight, 1.5 km long ascent through a beech forest, we follow the former military road leading uphill to the top of Monte Rust. Here, we find the remains of the "Optische Signalstation Monte Rust", the observatory of the Austro-Hungarian army. Its central position allowed the communication between fortresses of Vezzena, Luserna, Belvedere, Cherle, Somo Alto and Dosso delle Somme.
Lago di Lavarone is situated below Monte Rust and can be reached in under 30 minutes by descending from the former military observatory. The small bathing lake is an ideal destination for spending a tranquil day. It is complete with beaches where to take sun baths, restaurants and bars. Moreover, it is equipped with a rental station for boats and pedalos. If you want to avoid the ascent on Monte Rust, you can take two alternative paths: one crosses the village of Chiesa di Lavarone and the other one leads through the village of Pra di Sopra.
Author: AT
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- Starting point:
- Carbonare (Folgaria)
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- Time required:
- 02:50 h
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- Track length:
- 8,7 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.101 m to 1.265 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +318 m | -318 m
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- Destination:
- Monte Rust, Lago di Lavarone
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- Resting points:
- Bazzario Lakeside, Ristorante Hotel al Lago
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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 to the Monte Rust and Lake Lavarone
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.
