Top 20 Natural Monuments around Esine

Lake Lova is a picturesque hiking destination located above Borno, on the Altopiano del Sole plateau in Val Camonica. It is appreciated for its alpine landscape, tranquility, and the variety of surrounding trails. The lake is located at approximately 1,392 meters above sea level and can be reached via several hiking trails, including the Sentiero della Memoria (Path of Remembrance) that starts from the church of San Fiorino in Borno. After a short paved stretch to the Trattoria Navertino, you take a dirt path that winds through larch and fir trees, with steep sections and slippery cobblestones. The hike is immersed in a natural environment typical of the Lombard Prealps, with natural fountains and good cell phone coverage. A longer alternative is the Monte Mignone – Lake Lova circular hike, approximately 11.1 km long with an elevation gain of 837 meters, to be done counterclockwise. This route offers spectacular views and passes through pastures and woods, with the lake as its focal point. Lake Lova is also a hub for other trails: from here, you can continue towards the San Fermo Refuge or the Laeng Refuge, following CAI trails 106 and 182. Parking is available near the lake, making it accessible even for less experienced hikers. Scenically, the lake is nestled in a green valley surrounded by woods and pastures, with calm waters reflecting the sky and surrounding mountains. It's an ideal destination in all seasons, but particularly captivating in autumn due to the colorful foliage.

wonderful view of the valley below

A peak over two thousand meters high, overlooking the Montecampione plain and the Bassinale valley. On the grassy, rounded summit, a simple cross with two howitzers fixed at its base. It can be reached via various trails, or by following the two main ridges: the southeast (EE) and the northwest (EE+, which also features a small equipped cliff mid-ridge). From the summit, you can enjoy a splendid panorama wherever you turn, surrounded by imposing mountain ranges at the four cardinal points, as well as the upper part of Lake Sebino, the Camonica Valley, and the Trompia Valley. With a particularly trained eye, you can see: to the north the Orobie mountain range and at first sight the Presolana (you can also glimpse the snow-capped Bernina), to the east the Adamello massif and the Brenta Dolomites, to the south the mountains of the Maniva mountain range, to the west the Monte Guglielmo group.

A famous pass in the Brescian Pre-Alps, the Crocedomini has a very long history (it is said that Emperor Frederick Barbarossa passed through here in the 12th century) and is almost 1,900 meters above sea level. It represents a real challenge for those who decide to tackle it by bicycle: from Bagolino it is a 22 kilometer climb at an average 5%, while the Breno side is even harder, around 20 kilometers at an average 7.5%. You can also get to Crocedomini in a third way, that is, through the splendid partly dirt road (very simple gravel) that comes from the south, from the Maniva pass.

This is the Passo delle Sette Crocette! An ancient road between the upper Val Trompia and Val Grigna, with a dry stone wall and seven iron crosses. A 1688 cippus adds to the historic charm. Legends tell of witchcraft and mountain piety linked to tragic events. A fascinating place steeped in history and mystery.

Monte Muffetto is a mountain located in the province of Brescia, Lombardy. With its suggestive landscapes and unspoiled nature, it is an ideal destination for hiking and nature lovers. The top of Monte Muffetto offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and allows visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility and beauty of the Lombardy mountains. It is a popular destination for those looking for a pleasant outdoor adventure and a way to get away from the daily grind.

The Val Grigna Regional Forest covers an area of 2,847.50 hectares, located in the municipalities of Berzo Inferiore, Bienno, Bovegno, Esine and Gianico. It extends from an altitude of 1,000 meters to the summit of Monte Crestoso, which reaches 2,207 metres. The landscape of the area is characterized by spruce fir and larch woods, interspersed with large clearings used as pastures. Much of the forest is in Valle Camonica, but a significant portion of the south-facing pastures extend beyond the watershed, into Valle Trompia. Inside the Forest there are numerous structures, originally linked to alpine farming and cattle grazing. Over time, many of these structures have been restructured to continue to perform their function, while others have been transformed into bivouacs, refuges, agritourisms, environmental education centers and ethnographic museums. Access to the Forest and to the alpine pastures is through some forest roads, but the internal connections are mainly pedestrian, through ancient paths which today also offer considerable excursion interest. Furthermore, the area is crossed by long-distance paths, such as the Tre Valli Bresciane path and the Via dei Silter, which connect the pastures of the Vasta Valgrigna area in a fascinating trek. Hunting is prohibited in the regional forests, but it is possible to spot deer, chamois and black grouse for those with good eyesight or a bit of luck.

Lake Lova, just above Borno, is an alpine lake which occupies the bottom of a basin of glacial origin, at a little less than 1,300 meters above sea level, between the mountain group of Pizzo Camino (2,491 metres) and Mount Mignone (1,742 meters).