Busatte-Tempesta Trail

Trails of Lake Garda

The Busatte-Tempesta Trail is a natural pedestrian path located on the northeastern coast of Lake Garda, at the foothills of Monte Baldo, connecting the Busatte Park to the Tempesta area. Due to its configuration, this trail offers splendid views of Lake Garda, Torbole, and Monte Brione, earning it the nickname "balcony overlooking Lake Garda." The route includes sections through woodlands, areas characterized by Mediterranean vegetation composed of limestone rocks, shrubs, and evergreen oaks, as well as the Detriti delle Marocche area—an important testament to the last glacial era—rich in fallen rocks, stones, and debris. One of the symbols of this trail is its staircases, totaling about 400 steps, allowing for a quick descent (or ascent, depending on the starting point).

A Bit of History:

The Tempesta area held significant historical importance as it marked the Italian-Austrian border during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The trail was established in 2005 thanks to the Autonomous Province of Trento and funds from the European Rural Development Plan. While traversing the trail, one can encounter various rocky areas and exposed rock surfaces, the result of significant landslides since the end of the last glaciation.

Getting There:

The trail can be accessed from both the Busatte Park and Tempesta. To reach the Busatte Park, one ascends from the center of Torbole towards the park. The park has its free parking area, while the Panorama Parking area below offers paid parking within a 10-15 minute walk. Tempesta, on the other hand, can be reached by taking a bus heading towards Malcesine, and then walking along the Tempesta forest road, which marks the beginning or end of the trail.

Duration:

Starting from the Busatte Park, the trail is approximately 5 km in length, with a one-way duration of about 1 hour and 30 minutes and an elevation descent of -365 meters. To complete the loop by going both ways, the trail covers a distance of around 10 km with an elevation change of +/-365 meters and a duration of about 3 hours. It's a pedestrian path suitable for all levels of hikers.

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Ponale Trail

Trails of Lake Garda

Today we're talking about the Ponale Trail, one of the most iconic, appreciated, and frequented trails in Europe. What makes it so special is its location. The trail is nestled between the rocky cliffside, the tunnels that make up the road carved into the mountain, and the steep drop overlooking Lake Garda, offering a splendid view of the lake's various colors and the shore of Malcesine.

A Bit of History:

The trail was created in the mid-19th century to connect Riva del Garda to Valle di Ledro. During World War I, several tunnels and military shelters were built, with the most significant being the Tagliata del Ponale, an Austrian fortification built on various levels inside the mountain. It can be visited by participating in guided tours organized by APT Garda Trentino. The Ponale Trail was abandoned in the 1990s with the construction of the new tunnel, until 2004 when it was transformed into a cycling and pedestrian path.

Getting There:

The path to the trail starts from the port of Riva del Garda, following the lakeside road towards Limone. Once you reach the hydroelectric plant and just before the tunnel, you take the deviation onto the Gardesana road that climbs up the mountain. The trail starts from this point and is marked as D01.

Duration:

The trail consists of several variations based on one's destination. If you want to reach Pregasina, the route is about 6 km long with an elevation gain of about 350 meters and a duration of just under 2 hours on foot. On the other hand, if you reach the Valle di Ledro, the trail is approximately 10 km long with an elevation gain of 550 meters, taking about 3 hours to complete on foot. The Ponale Trail is suitable for everyone, including both experienced hikers and families.

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