Locca in Val Concei: Culture, Trails and Mountain Landscapes
Accommodation in Locca
Locca at the entrance to Val Concei
Locca lies at the entrance to the green Val Concei, just beyond the village of Bezzecca. The area’s combination of local history and landscape is reflected in a church, a cultural centre, and trails through the valley and the forests above the village.
The former chapel from which the Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo developed has been documented since 1537. The church acquired its present appearance through an extension in 1730. In Locca, you can therefore encounter a religious building whose history can be traced back over several centuries.
Church and culture in Locca
In 1671, the Chiesa di San Martino had three consecrated altars: the high altar was dedicated to the church’s patron saint, San Martino, while the two side altars were dedicated to San Rocco and Santa Maria Maddalena respectively.
The Centro culturale di Locca is authorised to host conferences, small concerts, film screenings and theatrical performances. Its programme therefore ranges from spoken-word formats to music, film and the stage.
Trails through Val Concei
The Val Concei nature trail is an easy route measuring 8.5 km, with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, 220 m of ascent and 220 m of descent.
The Coste di Bariolo route heads towards Val Concei and crosses the forests above Locca. On the way to Locca, it follows a paved road closed to traffic. This route therefore combines a connection to the valley with a section through the surrounding woodland.
From Locca, country lanes lead to Enguiso and Lenzumo. From there, you can take the nature trail along the valley floor, designated as Route 728 for mountain bikers; it leads to the village of Al Faggio.
An elegant 18th-century fountain in Locca is a convenient place to refill your water during a hike in Val Concei. This historic feature is therefore located directly at a practical point along the route.
Cultural attractions in the surrounding area
The Ledro Land Art museum is located near Locca. The archaeological site Area archeologica del Monte San Martino is located in the vicinity of Locca. Borgo di Canale is a castle near Locca, and the Regina Mundi viewpoint is also located there.
Mountains around Locca
The nearby area around Locca includes the summit of Monte Vies, the mountain Col Plagna, the summit of Monte dei Pini and the summit of Dos da Trat. Together with Val Concei and its forest trails, they create a landscape that brings cultural interests and trails through nature together.
When choosing a hotel for your trip to Italy, you can assess Locca according to the focus of your days: the Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo and the Centro culturale di Locca represent local culture, while the Val Concei trail, Coste di Bariolo and the country lanes to Enguiso and Lenzumo offer different experiences.
Further destinations: Pietra, Fai Della Paganella, San Lorenzo In Banale, Candriai, Mezzana, Volano, Ceniga, Calceranica Al Lago
To the higher-level travel overview: Trentino.
