アルコの峡谷・トップ20

As of August 25, difficult to reach. Hiking trail from Nago closed.

The former road connection from Ponte Arche to Sarche is now a spectacular cycle path along an impressive canyon! Fantastic views are guaranteed 👌

Limaro Canyon. A very deep valley with a cycle path carved into the rock at a dizzying height. Breathtaking views and views.

The via ferrata is entirely inside a narrow gorge where the Salagoni river flows impetuously; therefore it is constantly in the shade. It is a via ferrata that I would rate between 'Easy' and 'Moderately Difficult'. Technically easy (apart from two sections of a few metres overhanging) and with a short approach. The attention to be paid is in any case to the ever-present humidity and the sometimes great distance of the numerous stirrups. It is almost never climbable since a good part winds vertically on the walls of the gorge; and therefore stirrups for the feet and a cable for the hands are used. One last attention to be paid is in following the metal equipment because you can be deceived and end up in slippery sections.

Great on hot days! But be careful in heavy rain: the narrow stream can swell into an apocalyptic river! ⚠️‼️

On this path from Torbole to Nago (the entrance is signposted from the Strada Granda directly behind the Hotel Villa Stella) you get a look back into the Ice Age. Here, maelstroms of meltwater have washed out gigantic funnels beneath the ice, the shape of which is reminiscent of huge cooking pots. Hence the name “Marmitte dei Giganti”. In Italian, "Marmitte" means cooking pot. And then you have to imagine that MTB enduro riders also plunge into this depth on this path. And then you involuntarily think: Nobody can really want THAT 😱!" And yet they do it. And recently three of the world's best bikers (including Hans Rey) even rode up this climb on their e-bikes!!!

A small facility but worth a visit, bring a rain jacket.

From here you have a great view down to Lake Garda. Further down the road is a nice snack restaurant.