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Start of the Ponale Trail

Start of the Ponale Trail

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Start of the Ponale Trail

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Location: Riva Del Garda, Trentino, Italy

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1. View of Northern Lake Garda – Ponale Trail loop from Sant'Alessandro

12.3km

03:56

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of Lake Garda – Ponale Trail loop from Biacesa di Ledro

10.3km

03:38

550m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Lake Garda – Ponale Waterfall loop from Molina di Ledro

16.2km

05:29

780m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Volker🏃🏻

October 15, 2022

The October sun shines on the Ponale in the morning and there are wonderful views. Outstanding, breathtaking and great - simply a must for hikers and cyclists, although it can get crowded so pay attention to the time, day and season.

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Volker🏃🏻

October 15, 2022

On the Ponaleweg there are a variety of views for photos - the route, the mountains, the lake, the light, the bunkers, wild nature and a waterfall. If you want, you could certainly also photograph interesting people on foot and on bicycles.

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Marilena N. 🏞️

December 5, 2023

This road carved into the rock already existed in the second half of the 19th century with the aim of connecting Riva del Garda to the Ledro Valley.

Subsequently, in the 1990s, with the construction of the new tunnel, the Ponale road was abandoned until 2004 when it was transformed into a cycle-pedestrian path. In a short time, thanks to the beauty of its views, it became one of the most evocative routes in Europe.

The Riva del Garda trek starts immediately uphill but without any difficulty. You need to be careful with cyclists who often ride at high speed. Please make sure it is not temporarily closed. Not recommended on hot days. You pass through a series of tunnels in the rock which open onto breathtaking views of the lake and its coasts.
Along the route you come across tunnels and military shelters built during the Great War, including the Tagliata del Ponale. It is an Austrian fortification built on various levels inside the mountain.

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Elevation 170 m

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Location: Riva Del Garda, Trentino, Italy

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Start of the Ponale Trail

1. View of Northern Lake Garda – Ponale Trail loop from Sant'Alessandro

2. View of Lake Garda – Ponale Trail loop from Biacesa di Ledro

3. View of Lake Garda – Ponale Waterfall loop from Molina di Ledro

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