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Walk around Riva del Garda
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4.05km
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Embark on an easy hike around Riva del Garda, offering accessible paths and scenic views of the town's immediate surroundings. This route is perfect for a leisurely stroll, covering 2.5 miles (4.1 km) with an elevation gain of 764 feet (233 metres). You can expect to complete it in about…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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217 m
Fort San Nicolò
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2.30 km
Forte di Mezzo and the view of Lake Garda from Monte Brione
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3.33 km
View of Lake Garda from the Olive Grove
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4.05 km
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Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.51 km
962 m
476 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.45 km
751 m
643 m
195 m
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Highest point (300 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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Information about Forte Garda: https://www.gardatrentino.it/de/infos/forte-garda_4355 Information about Batteria di Mezzo: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperrgruppe_Monte_Brione
The starting point for this historic hike is the parking lot on the southeastern edge of Riva (San Nicolo harbor). We follow the Monte Brione hiking boards and reach the well-laid-out hiking trail after about 20 minutes. the former Forte Garda fortress. The fortress was built between 1904 and 1907 by the Austro-Hungarian Army. The fort was recently restored and hosts guided tours and events. The view of the Sarcra Valley and Lake Garda, as well as the Lake Garda mountains, is very beautiful. The way back to Riva is also well marked. A thoughtful hike that future generations should learn from! ⛰️🇮🇹🍀🥾👍
Rayon III - Riva section Caldaro Stand Rifle Battalion May 1915 - September 1915 The northern part of Lake Garda belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Monarchy (Welschtirol); Here the front ran close to the Reich border (also across the lake). The core of the defensive line were the fortifications with the fortress artillery on the north bank and on Monte Brione (376m). These had to be secured in advance by infantry. The western high-altitude positions and Loppio in the east (transition to the Adige Valley) supplemented the Riva front section.
This afternoon, I walked with my cousin Michael to the fortress on Monte Brione. The path is a bit bumpy, but you're rewarded with a great view.
Today only a short tour with great views over Lake Garda - but still reached a summit cross. Then we went to the cool lake to swim and soak up the sun.