14. Marocche Nature Reserve, the "Moon Valley" along river Sarca

14. Marocche Nature Reserve, the "Moon Valley" along river Sarca - Description

Directions

• Start

  Parking space Loc. Marocche - Drena
  
  The “Marocche” nature reserve, a huge accumulation of rocky material created in the post-glacial period, is in the area to the north of Dro. The points of entry to the area are signposted to the left beyond Maso Trenti on the road leading from Dro to Drena. Signs bear the logo of the area. The landscape undergoes extreme and surprising changes: the visitor crosses a lunar and sometimes even desert landscape, walking from the great pile of rocks to the area where dinosaur tracks were recently discovered; from here the trail leads on through a wooded area to the Sarca river and the old hydroelectric station of Fies. From here we continue along the edge of the marshy Laghi Soli area to enter the rocky, arid reserve again and return to our point of departure

• end point

  Parking space Loc. Marocche - Drena

required equipment

You need to be wearing the right clothing and take the proper gear when you go hiking in the mountains. Even on relatively short easy outings make sure to take all you need so you don't run into trouble if things take an unexpected turn, for example a storm blows up or you have a sudden drop in energy levels. What should you take when you go on a hike? What you should have in your rucksack (for a day trip a 25/30L capacity should do): water canteen (1L) snacks (e.g. mixed dried fruit or chocolate) First aid kit windproof jacket fleece change of t-shirt and socks (in a plastic bag) make sure to wear or at least bring a pair of long trousers hat sun screen sunglasses gloves whistle to attract attention in an emergency   emergency telephone number Mountain Rescue 112 Make sure you're wearing the right footwear for the trail and season. The going can get rough and rocky underfoot and a pair of hiking boots will protect you from sprains. When wet, a grassy slope, rocky slab or steep trail can be dangerous unless you are wearing the proper footwear. And finally... ... don't forget to bring your camera! You'll need it to capture the stunning views you come across all over Garda Trentino. And if you like, you can share your memories with us at #GardaTrentino.

Tips for the tour

Some curiosity: the name "Marocche" comes from local dialect: "maroc" means boulder, a big lump of rock.  

Difficulty

• Difficulty

  Easy

• Fitness

• Technique

• Experience

• Landscape

Directions

self-arranged arrival
The "Marocche" is on the SS 45 bis "Gardasana occidentale"(Western Gardasana).  From Riva del Garda, follow directions for Arco and then towards Dro (about 15 km). Getting to northern lake Garda / Garda Trentino: www.gardatrentino.it 
In the Marocche area there are two free car parks, one before the tamburello court and one immediately after.

public transport
Drena is connected with the other towns in Garda Trentino by the number 304 intercity bus line. You can get off on request in the Marocche area on the way out and for the return trip there are two bus stops in via Roma. Details and timetables: www.gardatrentino.it