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Defensionsmauer

Mountain tour · Ledro

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Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro

/ Foto d'epoca: la strada del Ponale
Photo: Apt Valle di Ledro, Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
/ Il sentiero del Ponale
Photo: Roberto Vuilleumier, Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
/ Il sentiero del Ponale
Photo: Fabrizio Novali, Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
/ Vista sul belvedere
Photo: Apt Valle di Ledro, Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro
/ Valle di Ledro - Dive into the Nature
Video: Consorzio Pro Loco Valle di Ledro

Manfred Feucht
on the May 16, 2021

Guten Tag Ich plane eine Fahrradtour von der Schweiz über ...

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From war to peace: the walkway linking the Austrian fortifications dating back to the Great War now makes for a beautiful itinerary for history enthusiasts, hiking lovers and those who just want to enjoy a great view. Return along the Ponale path, once the main link between Valle di Ledro and Riva del Garda and battleground during the Great War. The rock formations and the vegetation, influenced by the mild climate of Lake Garda, give to the landscape a Mediterranean-like appearance.

moderate

7.8 km

3:00 h

966 m

The Defensionsmauer (i.e. Defensive barrier) is a fortification complex located above the Ponale road and fortification complex. Both were built in defence of Riva del Garda and Valle di Ledro. During the First World War, Valle di Ledro was located at the border between the Habsburg Empire, to which it belonged, and the Kingdom of Italy. The civil population was evacuated from the valley floor (for the most part to Bohemia) while corps of Kaiserjäger, Kaiserschützen and Alpini fought for the control of Valle di Ledro and the surrounding mountains.

Author’s recommendation

For more than a century, the belvedere along the Ponale path has been one of the favourite viewpoints of the hikers who walk along the old road between Valle di Ledro and Riva del Garda. On the other side of the valley the beautiful Ponale waterfall can be seen in the distance.

Author

Apt Valle di Ledro

Updated: April 28, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

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Landscape

Highest point

462 m

Lowest point

89 m

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Rest Stop

Ponale Alto Belvedere

Safety information

Caution! Danger of rock fall

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Tips, hints and links

Further information on www.vallediledro.com

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Coordinates:

45.865620, 10.806719

DMS

45°51'56.2"N 10°48'24.2"E

UTM

32T 640236 5080704

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Turn-by-turn directions

Take Via del Dazì in Biacesa, turn right into Via dei Toiane and then right again into Via di Cimara. At the fork take the SAT 472 path leading to the Defensionsmauer (a war fortification). Turn onto the SAT 405 (Cima Capi) which later converges into the Ponale path. Follow the Ponale to Riva del Garda and then all the way back to Biacesa.

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all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Trentino Trasporti

There: 214 bus Riva del Garda - Biacesa
And back: 214 bus Biacesa - Riva del Garda

Further information and timetable

Getting there

Exit the A22 motorway at Rovereto Sud – Lago di Garda. Follow the SS240 della Val di Ledro to Biacesa. Further options

Parking

Car park by the helipad just outside the village of Biacesa.

Coordinates

45.865620, 10.806719

DMS

45°51'56.2"N 10°48'24.2"E

UTM

32T 640236 5080704

w3w

///versatility.daisies.enhances

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Question from Manfred Feucht · May 16, 2021 · Community

Guten Tag Ich plane eine Fahrradtour von der Schweiz über den Lago di Ledro zu unserem Ziel Riva del Garda und möchte Sie fragen, ob die neu eröffnete Strada del Ponale auch mit dem Rennrad befahrbar ist (auf Fotos sieht es eher aus wie eine Mountainbike-Piste oder ein Wanderweg). Danke für Ihre Rückmeldung. Manfred Feucht, Zürich

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

7.8 km

Duration

3:00 h

Ascent

966 m

Descent

966 m

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