GardaTrek - Top Loop 5: Across the former Austrian Front

<p>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</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>A landscape which carries the signs of its past. When you are hiking on the trail <strong>SAT 637</strong> near the Nago chestnut woods, you are on what used to be the <strong>Austrian Front Line</strong> 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. </p> <p>You can close your adventure on the Top Loop in Nago or rest before facing the <a href="https://maps.gardatrentino.it/en/tour/long-distance-hiking-trail/gardatrek-top-loop-6-in-the-garden-of-europe-/21648683/">next, challenging stage</a> which will take you up to Monte Altissimo. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>