This page features a selection of the best hiking trails in Riva del Garda recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts. Whether you want to go for a leisurely walk on easy trails or a tackle more challenging hike, you are bound to find it in Riva del Garda! Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your hiking trip.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Riva del Garda
Hiking Trail
· Garda Mountains
4-Day, 3-Lakes Tour of Lake Garda: Day 4 Rifugio San Pietro – Tenno – Riva
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
11 km
3:00 h
35 m
920 m
Back to LakeTo wrap things up, the route descends nearly 900 meters in elevation from the scenic Rifugio San Pietro to Lake Garda. Following the SAT 401—Sentiero Frassati—the route leads through Calvola and Tenno to the spectacular Varone Waterfall. From there, it’s not far to Riva del Garda—and to a well-deserved ice cream or a dip in Lake Garda.
Hiking Trail
· Parco Dell´Alto Garda Bresciano
The Lake Garda Bike Path
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
Open
4.6 km
1:30 h
98 m
83 m
A walkway suspended between the lake and the sky: Limone’s bike and pedestrian path offers unique views of Lake Garda, blending nature, history, and engineering.
Hiking Trail
· Garda Mountains
Hike to Cima della Nara and Cima al Bal in the Lake Garda Mountains
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Difficulty
T3
moderate
10.4 km
5:45 h
960 m
960 m
Lake view galore
It hardly gets better for Lake Garda panorama. The scenic route high above the west shore of Lake Garda leads to the hidden peaks Cima della Nara and Cima al Bal (1260 m).
Hiking Trail
· Garda Mountains
Hiking to Mazza di Pichea and Cima Pari in the Lake Garda mountains
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Difficulty
T3
moderate
13.1 km
6:00 h
1,030 m
1,030 m
Magnificent panoramic hike
Wild peaks, gentle alpine meadows, great views – the route above Lake Ledro leads to the rocky peak Mazza di Pichea (1879 m) and the green ridges of Cima Pari (1991 m).
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Sentiero del Sole and the panorama bike path of Limone
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.9 km
3:25 h
360 m
360 m
One of the most beautiful routes in Limone sul Garda. For all those curious about the spectacular panorama bike and hiking path that will one day lead from the old town all the way to Riva del Garda.
The route includes two small detours from the main trail: From Hotel Eala, we walk a bit above the road on the "Sentiero del Sole" through light forest to the World War I shooting positions, which prominently overlook the lake. We also visit the waterfall "Cascata di Sopino." A little natural spectacle!
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Monte Brione hike
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.3 km
3:00 h
320 m
317 m
Like a rocky crescent moon, Monte Brione seems to emerge from the lake between Riva and Torbole. Here we have a circular route with a "strategic" view of Lake Garda.
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
The Ponale hiking path
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.9 km
2:10 h
564 m
249 m
The former military road "Ponale" from Riva del Garda to Pregasina is one of the most famous and scenically beautiful routes in Europe. Due to its spectacular views of Lake Garda, the road, spectacularly cut into the steep shore, is the best known and most visited hiking path on the northern Lake Garda.
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Pregasina Christrose route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.6 km
3:40 h
742 m
742 m
Christroses along a unique circular route with breathtaking views down to the lake
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Via ferrata tour on Cima Capi & Cima Rocca
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.5 km
6:39 h
1,433 m
1,433 m
The three moderately difficult via ferratas of this circular route offer sensational deep views of the bright blue Lake Garda and lead through historic tunnels from World War I.
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
Bastione - S. Maria Maddalena - Foci San Giacomo
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Open
4.3 km
1:30 h
215 m
219 m
Short and easy walk to discover an almost unknown area of Riva del Garda.
Wasserreiche Wander-Erlebnisse
Hiking Trail
· Garda Trentino
From Varone to Lago di Tenno
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.7 km
Duration
5:45 h
Ascent
585 m
Descent
585 m
Scenic half-day hike from the Cascata del Varone via Cologna, Tenno, Calvola and the artists' village Canale to the Lago di Tenno and back
from Hartmut Wimmer,
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Ein wunderschönes Panorama – Der Ponaleweg
Mountain Hike
· Ledro
Ponale Path (from Ledro)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
Distance
10.5 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
785 m
Descent
785 m
For more than a century the Ponale road has enchanted travellers. This route is ideal for all those who want to enjoy a nice walk and a breath ...
from Staff Outdoor Garda Trentino AC,
Garda Trentino


