TOP 5 Easy Trails for Children along Lake Garda - Riva del Garda and Torbole
Located at the foot of the Italian Alps, Lake Garda is a corner with truly spectacular views! Looking at the majestic mountain ranges with steep slopes, it's hard to believe that the region offers so many easy trails suitable for family hikes with children. One great advantage of the areas around Riva del Garda and Torbole is that many trails start directly from these towns, avoiding inconvenient travel. Good bus connections allow us to walk to neighboring towns along the trails and return by bus.
1. Via del Ponale
Via del Ponale is almost an iconic walking and cycling trail along Lake Garda! And no wonder - the trail is easy, and the views are spectacular. It is considered one of the most beautiful and well-known trails in Europe! It looks fantastic when seen from the town of Riva del Garda.
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Via del Ponale - a trail carved into the rock above Lake Garda
2. Busatte Tempesta - the balcony of Lake Garda
The Busatte-Tempesta trail is often called the "Balcony of Lake Garda," and for good reason: from the metal platforms hanging on the rocks, we can enjoy a beautiful panorama of Lake Garda, as if from a terrace. The trail is well-prepared and easily accessible for anyone without a fear of heights. Walking along the trail is technically easy and does not require any special skills.
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Busatte Tempesta - Easy and Scenic Trail over Lake Garda
3. Monte Brione Hill
Monte Brione is not a high hill (376 m), but it is very distinctive, located between the towns of Riva del Garda and Torbole, overlooking Lake Garda. It gently rises from the side of Riva del Garda and ends with a steep drop, resembling a disk emerging from the ground. The easy trails on this extraordinary "disk" with a beautiful view of the lake are suitable for a trip with children.
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Riva del Garda and Monte Brione Hill - Easy Trails for Children
4. Walking and Cycling Trail to the town of Arco
This easy asphalt trail with no significant inclines leads from the towns of Riva del Garda and Torbole to the nearby town of Arco, known for its characteristic castle on a steep rock. Safe and separated from traffic, the trail is suitable for a walk or a family bike ride with children.
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Walking and Cycling Path to Arco - Lake Garda
5. Trail to the Medieval Bastion - Riva del Garda
The remains of a 17th-century bastion are located on the slopes of Mount Rosetta, near the port of Riva del Garda. On the ruins of the bastion, there is an observation terrace and a bar-restaurant with a magnificent view of the lake and the city. The trail is a wide, gravel path that winds its way up the mountain. It takes 15-25 minutes to reach the bastion. Instead of climbing up the hill, you can also use the panoramic elevator, which was opened in 2020.
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Riva del Garda - Trail to the Medieval Bastion, Terrace, and Viewpoint
Publish Date: 2023-04-27