Forcella Molere Trail

From the Post Office parking lot on Corso Europa, proceed along via Faletto, then continue on the path called the “Madonna Route” in the shade of olive and cypress trees, which give the surrounding environment a typical Mediterranean atmosphere. After reaching the charming chapel dedicated to the Virgin, at 398 meters altitude, from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the lake, you walk along a precious and well-preserved cobbled lane, with sandstone steps from Sarnico and lateral grooves in cobblestone. Shortly after reaching the Forcella junction, turn left again following an asphalt path that gradually continues and rises in altitude as it enters the woods, in an increasingly interesting setting from both a landscape and naturalistic point of view. A few minutes after Forcella, the route continues, following signs, along the ridge of the hill, characterized by a splendid panoramic view of the urban center of Sarnico, the emissary of Lake Iseo, and the Oglio river. The path continues within a wide wooded area, going up and down pleasantly interrupted by some equipped panoramic resting spots, ideal for a break and relaxation. After passing the Molere area, the most suggestive section of the entire route, you reach the “Rocca de’ Zucchellis” in an extremely privileged position, an ancient defensive outpost built in the second half of the 13th century. The well-marked route ends near Cerro Alto, not far from the hamlet of Castione, a valuable historic center represented by the Church of SS. Nazario and Rocco and the Rocchetta.