Highlight • Religious Site
Hermitage of St. Defendente
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Stenio Melani
April 3, 2026
Gravel riding
Eremo di San Defendente. This sacred place is famous for its panoramic position overlooking Lake Iseo and for being the arrival point of a well-known hiking trail.
It is located above the inhabited area of Esmate, in the municipality of Solto Collina (BG).
A historic small church (dating back to 1574) at 674 meters above sea level with a panoramic view of Monte Isola and Valcamonica.
It is located above the inhabited area of Esmate, in the municipality of Solto Collina (BG).
A historic small church (dating back to 1574) at 674 meters above sea level with a panoramic view of Monte Isola and Valcamonica.
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Loris
April 11, 2026
Hiking
Amazing viewpoint reachable from several starting points, trails for every leg. My favorite is starting from Castro on the panoramic road with lake view
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Elevation 710 m
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