Gavardo: Sopraponte, Museums and the Sentiero 504

Gavardo between Sopraponte and the Vrenda Valley

Sopraponte is an old village at the confluence of the Vrenda stream and the Chiese River. The road to Vallio Terme follows the Vrenda Valley. Two points of reference are important for spatial orientation: the confluence of the Vrenda and Chiese at Sopraponte and the road to Vallio Terme, which follows the Vrenda Valley.

Hiking the Sentiero 504 from Sopraponte to Selvapiana

The Sentiero 504 hiking trail leads from Sopraponte over Monte Magno to Selvapiana. The trail involves 646 metres of elevation gain; its stated duration is 5 hours and 40 minutes. If you are planning to hike the Sentiero 504, you should compare its route, elevation gain and duration with your personal daily schedule. For planning the day, the two figures can be considered separately: the elevation gain describes the difference in altitude, while the duration indicates the stated time frame for the route. Your own pace and breaks should therefore be included in your personal calculation.

Museums in the historic centre and the municipality of Gavardo

Museo Archeologico - Fondazione Piero Simoni

In the historic centre of Gavardo, the Museo Archeologico - Fondazione Piero Simoni is housed in a 15th-century building. The museum offers an educational service as well as a specialist library, which is accessible by appointment. The two services differ in their organisation: an appointment is required for the specialist library, while the educational service is a separate offering provided by the museum.

Museo archeologico della Valle Sabbia

In the municipality of Gavardo, the Museo archeologico della Valle Sabbia preserves and presents material evidence of human settlements in the Valsabbia Valley and the western Lake Garda area. The period covered extends from the Palaeolithic to the Middle Ages.

Historic places around Gavardo

The parish of San Lorenzo was established by an episcopal decree dated 1 April 1588. Santa Maria de' Terni is also called S. Lucia or Natività di Maria SS. and is located on the bridge over the Chiese connecting Bostone di Gavardo with Sopraponte.

Cultural attractions and historic places in the surrounding area

The ancient site of Lucone di Polpenazze is located in the surrounding area. The Palazzo della Magnifica Patria, Castello di Padenghe and the Vittoriale degli Italiani museum are also located nearby.

Summits in the vicinity of Gavardo

The summits of Monte Tre Cornelli, Selvapiana and Monte Olivo are located in the immediate vicinity. The summit of Monte Fratte is also located in the surrounding area. Selvapiana is both the destination of the Sentiero 504 and a summit in the immediate vicinity.

Further destinations: San Paolo, Pertica Alta, San Colombano, Voltino, Manerba Del Garda, Pozzolengo, Dello, Sabbio Chiese

To the higher-level travel overview: Brescia.