GardaTrek - Top Loop 5: Across the former Austrian Front

A breathtaking descent from the over 2000 metres a.s.l. of the pastures of Monte Stivo to Nago in the valley floor, across the former front of teh Great War

This stage takes you from 2000 metres on Monte Stivo to 220 metres in Nago and passes through a landscape which changes continually as you lose altitude, from alpine pasture to woodland and finally the olive groves and Mediterranean vegetation above the shores of Lake Garda.

A landscape which carries the signs of its past. When you are hiking on the trail SAT 637 near the Nago chestnut woods, you are on what used to be the Austrian Front Line during the Great War. Here local associations have restored the trenches and barricades in a number of areas and they are well worth a visit. You will discover a whole village hidden in the trees, with a lot of buildings and lookout points that will reward you with incredible views over northen lake Garda. 

You can close your adventure on the Top Loop in Nago or rest before facing the next, challenging stage which will take you up to Monte Altissimo.