755. Drena and the chestnuts (Cross Country)

755. Drena and the chestnuts (Cross Country) - Description

Directions

• Start

  Drena - parking place at the castle
  
  The route starts near to Drena castle, in the nearby car park. Initially you will not find the route directions (number 755). First, take the provincial road towards the beautiful village of Drena, leaving the castle behind you. After about 400 meters, cross the road to take the initially steep - Via Rovereto on your left. Follow this quiet internal lane, which leads you to proceed parallel to the provincial road below. After crossing the locality of Naroncol you will again meet the provincial road. Cross this, and after a few hundred metres, turn right - dropping down into Luch. Here you will discover the route signs for Malga Campo - follow them along this secondary road until you reach a crossroads with a religious shrine. Turn right here and follow the signage for "La Casina" restaurant. Continue along this road to pass the restaurant, where shortly after you must take the forest road on the right. Immersed in the ancient chestnut trees, follow the forest road up to reach an asphalt road near to Braila. At this juncture - if you pay close attention, the woods are scattered with interesting sculptures which form an open-air gallery. Turn right here onto the asphalt road, following it until you see Drena Castle. Descend into the village once again, along via Giovanni Segantini, continuing straight to return to your original starting point.

• end point

  Drena - parking place at the castle

required equipment

Riding your bike requires specific clothing and equipment, even for relatively short and easy trips. It is always better to be prepared… e.g. for bad weather or a drop your energy levels. The unexpected things also make up a part of the fun! Remember to throughly evaluate the type of route you plan to do, the locations you plan to cross and the current season. Has it been raining? Attention: The paths may be slippery and require more caution. What do I need to bring on my bike tour? An adequate water supply according to your needs (considering temperature, possibility of refuelling and duration of the route) Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars) Waterproof / Windproof jacket. A spare top / spare socks. (Descending in a sweaty garment, will make you cold) Suncream Sunglasses Bike gloves/mitts Map or GPS device Bike lights: best placed on your helmet or handlebars. (It is always best to be prepared) Bike repair kit for punctures and mechanical breakdowns First aid kit Emergency whistle It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be. Emergency telephone number 112

Tips for the tour

At the end of the ride you can enjoy a well earned refreshment or snack from the kiosk in the car park.

Difficulty

• Difficulty

  Easy

• Fitness

• Technique

• Experience

• Landscape

Directions

self-arranged arrival
From the Garda Trentino centres: Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, go north towards Trento / Dro. At a roundabout fork right towards Drena onto the provincial road SP84. Go up the hairpin bends for around 5km until you reach the Castle. Getting to northern lake Garda / Garda Trentino  
In the Marocche area there are two free car parks, one before the tamburello court and one immediately after. Free Parking space close to the castle

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. For up-to-the-minute information on timetables and routes