Bastione and Santa Barbara

HIKING · BASTIONE · RIVA DEL GARDA

Riva del Garda → Bastione → Capanna Santa Barbara → Santa Barbara chapel → Riva del Garda

A steep, short climb from central Riva to two landmarks stacked above the town.

DISTANCE

2.8 km

DURATION

1 h 45 min

ASCENT

590 m

DIFFICULTY

Intermediate

Route Overview

START

Riva del Garda — Via Monte Oro

FINISH

Riva del Garda — Via Monte Oro

ROUTE TYPE

Out and Back

ROUTE LINE

Riva del Garda → Bastione → Capanna Santa Barbara → Santa Barbara chapel → Riva del Garda

Introduction

A compact but steep route from Riva del Garda to the Bastione and onward toward the white chapel of Santa Barbara. The official itinerary is linear in its published metric structure and returns to town along the same way.

Route Directions

From Via Monte Oro follow the paved road toward Bastione and SAT 404 toward Capanna Santa Barbara. Continue steeply to the chapel and return to Riva by the same way.

Highlights

Bastione
Santa Barbara chapel
Riva panorama
Lake Garda view
Hydroelectric-history context

Safety and Conditions

Short but steep.
Suitable footwear.
Carry water and sun/weather protection.
Always check the latest official route status, local conditions and weather before departure.

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