Hidden Treasures: The old "road to the castle" in Drena
Hiking trail • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro
Hidden Treasures: The old "road to the castle" in Drena
An easy walk that takes you from the protected area Marocche in Dro up to Drena Castle along an ancient mule track dating back to the Middle Ages.
<p>This itinerary starts in the protected area the <strong>Marocche (Dro</strong>) where it first climbs to Drena Caste along the <strong>old “Roman road”</strong>, a medieval mule track, and from there to the chapel of Madonna di Fatima where there is a spectacular view of the hamlet and castle from above.</p> <p>The Marocche is an area which is protected because of its <strong>unique geology and natural environment</strong>: it is in fact, the largest postglacial landslide in the entire Alps, an imposing mass of rocky material forming a lunar landscape, the habitat of plants and animals which have adapted to the particular aridity of the environment.</p> <p><strong>Drena Castle</strong>, which once belonged to the counts of Arco, is mentioned as far back as the 12th century and used to enclose the road for Cavedine, one of the few roads at the time connecting the Garda area with Trento.</p> <p>For this very reason it was destroyed by General Vendòme in 1703. Recently restored, it now houses a little museum which displays archaeological finds.</p>
