The cycle route, long 57 kilometers, crosses woods and meadows, wooden bridges and walkways immersed in greenery, connecting the Brenta Dolomites to Lake Idro, through the Val Rendena, the Central Giudicarie, and the Chiese Valley.
The cycle route that connects the Brenta Dolomites to Lake Idro, through the Val Rendena, the Central Giudicarie, and the Chiese Valley, is 57 kilometers long.
Also called the “cycle route of flowers” for the numerous floral species encountered in spring and early summer, it is an opportunity to reach alpine valleys and villages, immerse yourself in a suggestive natural environment, and discover historical, cultural, and artistic treasures.
On a bicycle or mountain bike, muscle-powered or electric version, you cross woods and meadows, wooden bridges and walkways immersed in greenery, accompanied by the pleasant murmur of the Sarca and Chiese rivers, while in some points, looking upwards, you can glimpse the spires of the Brenta Dolomites and the glaciers of the Adamello-Presanella, in the Adamello Brenta Natural Park.
Starting from the highest altitude, the cycle route descends from Carisolo along the Val Rendena arriving at Tione di Trento where it splits into two directions: to the left it leads towards Ragoli and the basin of Ponte Pià, to the right it continues towards the village of Bolbeno, connecting to Bondo along the Madonna del Lares road (this section has significant slopes and is mixed with car traffic) and finally entering the cycle path of the Chiese Valley to reach Lake Idro.
- On May 14, 2024, the cycle route won the third prize Italian Green Road Award together with the Green Road of Flowers.
- Along the route, there are several refreshment points and picnic areas.
- To visit in Val Rendena and the Central Giudicarie: the cemetery church of San Vigilio in Pinzolo and that of Santo Stefano in Carisolo, frescoed by the Baschenis family. Maso Curio in Caderzone Terme, along the cycle path. Also along the cycle path, in Strembo, you can admire the work “Haflinger” by Martalar, an imposing sculpture representing a Haflinger horse, made entirely of reclaimed wood. The Adamello White War Museum in Spiazzo and the church of St. Anthony Abbot in Pelugo, followed by a refreshing stop at Masere park and a visit to the little church of San Vigilio in Tione.
- To visit in the Chiese Valley: in Bondo the Austro-Hungarian monumental cemetery and, near Lardaro, the Larino fortress. The valley also surprises us with other evidence visible from the trail, such as the very large conduits and hydroelectric structures between Cimego and Pieve di Bono or the numerous signs left by the Great War, an infinity of trenches, walkways, and positions. In Pieve di Bono, the church of Santa Giustina is a true historical monument; in Condino, besides the palaces and churches of the old town, the Parish Church of Santa Maria is notable. At the height of Cimego, worth a visit is the ethnographic trail of Rio Caino, an open-air museum of popular tradition. Having reached the northern shore of Lake Idro, endpoint of the cycle path, it is possible to walk along the naturalistic trail crossing the Lake Idro Biotope. On the top of a rocky spur dominating Lake Idro, the Chiese Valley and Rocca d’Anfo stands Castel San Giovanni, the ancient fortress of the Counts Lodròn dating back to the 12th century, visitable in the summer months. Numerous picnic areas and refreshment points are present along the route.
