Biotopo Lavini di Marco, Nature reserve at the base of Monte Zugna, Rovereto, Italy.
Biotopo Lavini di Marco is a nature reserve at the base of Monte Zugna with two seasonal wetlands within limestone debris. The landscape displays characteristic karst formations and sinkholes that extend across several kilometers through the Atesina valley.
The area was established as a protected biotope in 1992 through provincial legislation in Trento to safeguard sites of natural, scientific, and cultural value across the autonomous region. This designation acknowledged the site's distinctive geological and biological characteristics.
The site draws attention for its fossil record that reveals information about prehistoric times and continues to be studied today. Visitors can observe the marked rock surfaces that attract scientists and nature enthusiasts.
A circular trail with educational signage can be completed in roughly 90 minutes and is accessible from the state road between Rovereto and Marco. The grounds offer various viewpoints across the karst landscape and surrounding vegetation.
The reserve harbors rare plant species such as Carex gracilis and serves as a breeding ground for European free-tailed bats, which can be observed at night. This species makes the location a critical refuge for threatened mammals.
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