The Big Benches are a non-profit project by American designer Chris Bangle. They can be found all over Italy with 4 of them located on Iseo lake. In this article, we take a look at the climb up to the one in Pilzone.
In this article, we suggest 10 ideas for excursions and trips to enjoy in Lombardy during the summer.
The Big Benches are a non-profit project by American designer Chris Bangle. In this article, we describe the ascent to the one located in Riva di Solto, bench number 53, through a loop hike that starts from the lake, passes through Fonteno, and allows you to ascend to this splendid balcony overlooking Sebino Lake.
The Mincio Cycle Path is an easy route that follows the Mincio river. Starting from Peschiera del Garda, it allows you to reach Mantua, passing through natural landscapes and historic villages of significant cultural and scenic value.
The Sanctuary of Madonna della Ceriola is a small church located at the top of Monte Isola, at an altitude of about 600 meters, in the heart of Iseo lake. Built in the 5th century at the behest of Saint Vigilius, the Bishop of Brescia, and later expanded and modified, it boasts a commanding position from which you can enjoy expansive views over the entire Sebino region.
On the summit of the Larian Triangle. In this article, we describe the ascent to Monte San Primo, the highest peak in the Larian Triangle.
The Busatte Tempesta Trail is a scenic route with spectacular views of Lake Garda.
of Ledro. After being closed for 20 years, it has been rehabilitated and transformed into a cycle and pedestrian path of great charm, offering magnificent views overlooking Lake Garda.
The peat bogs of Sebino lake are a protected area by the Lombardy region, located to the south of Iseo lake. It is characterized by reed beds and still water ponds. Its current formation is a result of human activity; until the period after World War I, this area was used for extracting peat, a material used for energy production as a substitute for coal.
The natural reserve of the Pyramids of Zone, on the North Eastern shore of Iseo lake, is characterized by the presence of vertical tongues of rock, up to 30 meters high, surmounted by large erratic boulders that reduce their exposure to wind and rain, slowing down erosion.
