Ponale Path from Riva del Garda

HIKING · PONALE · RIVA DEL GARDA

Riva del Garda → historic Ponale → upper Ponale / Pregasina-side endpoint

The iconic walking line above Lake Garda, cut into the cliffs west of Riva.

DISTANCE

6.4 km

DURATION

3 h 00 min

ASCENT

736 m

DIFFICULTY

Easy

Route Overview

START

Riva del Garda

ROUTE TYPE

Point-to-point

ROUTE LINE

Riva del Garda → historic Ponale → upper Ponale / Pregasina-side endpoint

Introduction

The historic Ponale road is one of the defining routes of northern Lake Garda. The official walking itinerary climbs from Riva along the old road through tunnels and exposed lake scenery toward the Ledro/Pregasina side.

Route Directions

The master file verifies the linear route line from Riva del Garda along the historic Ponale toward the upper Ponale / Pregasina-side endpoint. No additional turn-by-turn directions are included in the master file.

Highlights

Old Ponale road
Tunnels
Lake Garda panorama
Austro-Hungarian military remains
Tagliata del Ponale

Safety and Conditions

Official page warns of rockfall risk.
Shared with bikes; use marked separation where available.
Dogs on leash.
The source classifies the route Easy but stresses the alpine environment and need for attention.
Always check the latest official route status, local conditions and weather before departure.

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FIELD NOTES, FROM THE NORTH.

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