Trail Details
- 🟢 Starting Point: Arco
- 🏁 Arrival Point: Arco - centro storico
- 📏 Distance: 7.1 km
- 🏔️ Elevation Gain: 221 m
- ⏱️ Duration: 135 min
- 🥾 Difficulty: Easy
The Rilke Promenade: A Literary Journey in Arco
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Arco with the Rilke Promenade, a route that celebrates the connection between the poet Rainer Maria Rilke and this fascinating location on Lake Garda. Follow in the poet’s footsteps through places that inspired his early lyrics and discover why Arco was a renowned health resort in the 19th century.
What awaits you:
- A scenic and easy route, ideal for everyone.
- The opportunity to visit Arco Castle, a historical symbol of the area.
- An immersion in nature among olive groves and picturesque views.
- The discovery of significant places for Rilke, such as the Hermitage of San Paolo (a separate visit is recommended).
Starting from the heart of Arco, you will ascend towards the castle, then descend through the olive groves towards Santa Maria di Laghel and follow the Via Crucis. The loop trail will take you back towards the center, offering you the opportunity to enjoy a coffee and the lively atmosphere of the town.
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Garda Outdoors is a trail aggregator; information is collected from official websites. Before hiking a trail on Lake Garda, it is recommended to check weather conditions and inquire about the trail status at local tourist offices. It is recommended to wear appropriate multi-layered clothing and trekking shoes, carry a water reserve of at least 2 liters, have a charged mobile phone, and inform the reception or family about the route you intend to take.
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