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Hiking at Lake Garda

Hiking in the Mediterranean climate while admiring the alpine landscape - you only get this perfect mix in Garda Trentino. There are plenty of routes bringing you fun, adventure and challenge. Climb up the rugged, steep Dolomites or enjoy a stroll along the blue Lake Garda.
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The best hiking routes at Lake Garda

Hiking Route · Ledro
Lake Ampola
Top easy
6.4 km
1:30 h
82 m
82 m

Lake Ledro is not the only lake in Valle di Ledro. 

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from Apt Valle di Ledro,   Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
Long-Distance Hiking · Garda Trentino
Garda Trek - Top Loop: The crown of Garda Trentino
Top difficult Multistage route
92.2 km
47:00 h
7,944 m
6,291 m

7 challenging stages from one mountain hut to the next, from the shores of the lake to 2000 m and above, touching on all of the peaks surrounding ...

from Valentina Bellotti,   Garda Trentino
Hiking Route · Ledro
Around Lake Ledro
Top easy
9.3 km
2:30 h
100 m
100 m

Whoever visits Valle di Ledro can’t miss the promenade along the shore of Lake Ledro, with its four beaches and its villages (Pieve, Mezzolago and ...

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from Apt Valle di Ledro,   Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
Hiking Route · Garda Trentino
From Lake Tenno to Canale, a stroll through the countryside
Top easy
4.8 km
1:30 h
60 m
60 m

Easy walk around Lake Tenno and as far as Canale, a medieval village belonging to the club of the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.  

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from Valentina Bellotti,   Garda Trentino
Long-Distance Hiking · Garda Trentino
GardaTrek - Top Loop 5: Across the former Austrian Front
Top difficult Stage 5
11.8 km
4:00 h
4 m
1,788 m

A breathtaking descent from the over 2000 metres a.s.l. of the pastures of Monte Stivo to Nago in the valley floor, across the former front of teh ...

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from Valentina Bellotti,   Garda Trentino
Hiking Route · Ledro
Madonnina di Bezzecca
Top easy
4.2 km
1:30 h
142 m
142 m

It takes just a few minutes from the village to reach the Madonnina of Bezzecca, a nice spot with a beautiful view over Lake Ledro.

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from Apt Valle di Ledro,   Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
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Hiking Route · Ledro
Lake Ampola
Top easy
6.4 km
1:30 h
82 m
82 m

Lake Ledro is not the only lake in Valle di Ledro. 

1
from Apt Valle di Ledro,   Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
Long-Distance Hiking · Garda Trentino
Garda Trek - Top Loop: The crown of Garda Trentino
Top difficult Multistage route
92.2 km
47:00 h
7,944 m
6,291 m

7 challenging stages from one mountain hut to the next, from the shores of the lake to 2000 m and above, touching on all of the peaks surrounding ...

from Valentina Bellotti,   Garda Trentino
Hiking Route · Ledro
Around Lake Ledro
Top easy
9.3 km
2:30 h
100 m
100 m

Whoever visits Valle di Ledro can’t miss the promenade along the shore of Lake Ledro, with its four beaches and its villages (Pieve, Mezzolago and ...

7
from Apt Valle di Ledro,   Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
Hiking Route · Garda Trentino
From Lake Tenno to Canale, a stroll through the countryside
Top easy
4.8 km
1:30 h
60 m
60 m

Easy walk around Lake Tenno and as far as Canale, a medieval village belonging to the club of the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.  

6
from Valentina Bellotti,   Garda Trentino
Long-Distance Hiking · Garda Trentino
GardaTrek - Top Loop 5: Across the former Austrian Front
Top difficult Stage 5
11.8 km
4:00 h
4 m
1,788 m

A breathtaking descent from the over 2000 metres a.s.l. of the pastures of Monte Stivo to Nago in the valley floor, across the former front of teh ...

1
from Valentina Bellotti,   Garda Trentino
Hiking Route · Ledro
Madonnina di Bezzecca
Top easy
4.2 km
1:30 h
142 m
142 m

It takes just a few minutes from the village to reach the Madonnina of Bezzecca, a nice spot with a beautiful view over Lake Ledro.

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from Apt Valle di Ledro,   Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
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Hiking route Long-Distance Hiking City Walking
Due to the proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and the associated warm climate, visitors are offered a perfect setting for easy hikes and walks. From a landscape point of view, the area benefits mainly from its proximity to the Alps. To the north of the lake shore there are many options for hiking. It is logical that the great Goethe was also impressed by the region. When he visited Garda Trentino in 1786, he described its beauty in his diary.

On tourism and a long history

Riva del Garda has become a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. But apart from the beaches overcrowded during the high season, the 30.000 inhabitants city has a lot of history to offer. Riva did not always belong to Italy. In former times, it was part of Austria-Hungary. The fortifications defending the former fortress can still be seen today. Hikers can discover them either at close range during a walk to the Chapel of Santa Barbara or by climbing Monte Brione.
Hiking Route · Garda Trentino
from Varone to Lake of Tenno
Top Premium moderate
11.7 km
659 m
5:45 h
659 m
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from Hartmut Wimmer,   ADAC Wanderführer
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Mountain Hike · Garda Trentino
D01-D03 Ponale Trail: The top trek in Garda Trentino
Top easy closed
6.2 km
470 m
3:00 h
5 m
12
from Valentina Bellotti,   Garda Trentino
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Hidden Treasures: The old "road to the castle" in Drena

An easy walk that takes you from the protected area Marocche in Dro up to Drena Castle along an ancient mule track dating back to the Middle Ages.

GardaTrek - Top Loop 6: In the Garden of Europe

This stage takes you to Monte Baldo, renowned for the exceptional variety of its flora (it's therefore known as "Garden of Europe") and the incredible views over Lake Garda.

Hidden Treasures: The secrets of river Sarca

An easy walk for families and nature lovers which follows the course of the River Sarca between the bridges of Ceniga and Arco, also suitable for baby buggies.

In the heart of Riva del Garda

A short urban itinerary to discover the historic centre of Riva del Garda, perfect for anyone who is on their first visit to Garda Trentino and has yet to get to know the town.

Panoramic tour of the Bocca di Trat

Incredible views for a few meters high tour with a stop at a hut.

Cima della Nara

Two peaks, blooming mountain meadows and impressive views down the road make this round tour near Pregasina a real highlight. Good stamina and surefootedness are an advantage.

from Varone to Lake of Tenno

Promising half-day hike from Cascata del Varone via Cologna, Tenno, Calvola and the artists' village of Canale to Lago di Tenno and back

Giro della Madonnina di Besta

One doesn’t need to climb the mountains of Valle di Ledro to enjoy a breathtaking view over Lake Ledro. The Madonnina of Besta dominates the village below and encompasses at a glance the whole of Lake Ledro.

Hidden Treasures: To Torbole in Goethe's footsteps

A literary stroll which follows in the footsteps of the great German poet Goethe from Nago to Torbole, during his celebrated Italian tour (1786 - 1788).

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Hidden Treasures: From the medieval village of Canale to Calvola

This is a short trail which joins the medieval village of Canale, counted among the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”, to Calvola, a little hamlet overlooking Lake Garda

Garda Trek - Top Loop 1: from Riva del Garda to Rifugio Pernici

This stage counts nearly 1600 metres of elevation gain, from the mediterranean shores of Lake Garda to the alpine peaks between Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro. 

Hidden Treasures: Treasures of Sacral Art in Arco

An easy itinerary which focuses on the historic frescoed churches around Arco, little known gems, the perfect walking tour for lovers of art and architecture.

14. Marocche Nature Reserve, the "Moon Valley" along river Sarca

An easy excursion in a truly unique environment in another dimension of time and space

The Dürer Promenade in Arco

A walk from the centre of Arco to Varignano, in the footsteps of the painter Albrecht Dürer who at the end of the 15th century was inspired by these places to paint the castle and town.

Viote - La Rosta - Viote

An excursion with a 360 ° view of the Bondone massif, where eagles fly.

The meadows of Legos

This walk unwinding through the woods and meadows of Legos reveals a less well known and less well-trodden corner of Valle di Ledro, which is just nonetheless as fascinating.

19. Marmitte, Castel Penede and Strada Santa Lucia

An easy hike through historic locations with a marvellous view over Lake Garda  

Open Air Gallery: art in the open air in Drena

Lots of different unexpected installations, objects and splashes of colour which transform the woods into an open air art gallery

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