Trail Details
- 🟢 Starting Point: Riva del Garda
- 🏁 Arrival Point: Parcheggio loc. San Martino
- 📏 Distance: 2.3 km
- 🏔️ Elevation Gain: 140 m
- ⏱️ Duration: 65 min
- 🥾 Difficulty: Easy
A Journey Through Time: San Martino Archaeological Area
Immerse yourself in history with this easy walk to the San Martino Archaeological Area, near Campi in Riva del Garda. An evocative route that will lead you to the discovery of ancient places of worship and vestiges of a medieval village.
- A Pre-Roman and Roman Sanctuary: Admire the remains of a pre-Roman place of worship transformed into a Roman sanctuary, with a spectacular monumental staircase offering breathtaking views.
- The Ghost Village: Explore the ruins of a village abandoned following a fire in the 8th century AD, with the remains of a small church dedicated to San Martino.
- Nature and History: Enjoy a short circular route, ideal for a trip out of town in the name of history and nature, crossing the chestnut grove of San Martino.
Useful tips: Don’t forget to visit the MAG Museum in Riva del Garda and the Pranzo Documentation Center to learn more about the history of the site. The route is circular, so the starting and ending points coincide.
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Photo Credits: Foto di H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0)
The information provided is for illustrative purposes. Trail conditions may vary, therefore we invite you to always check the weather and the status of the routes before setting off. It is advisable to use clothing, shoes and equipment suitable for mountain routes.




