Trail Details
- 🟢 Starting Point: Riva del Garda
- 🏁 Arrival Point: Riva del Garda
- 📏 Distance: 21.8 km
- 🏔️ Elevation Gain: 1384 m
- ⏱️ Duration: 340 min
- 🥾 Difficulty: Hard
Ponale – Larici – Rocchetta: A Panoramic Adventure on Lake Garda
This spectacular loop trail, starting and ending in Riva del Garda, will lead you along the iconic Ponale trail to the breathtaking panoramic viewpoints of Punta Larici and Passo Rocchetta. Get ready to admire unforgettable views of Lake Garda and the surrounding mountains.
- Route: Riva del Garda – Pregasina – Punta Larici – Malga Palaer – Passo Rocchetta – Pregasina – Riva del Garda.
- Points of Interest: Ponale Trail, Punta Larici (lake and Baldo view), ‘Crest’ Trail (exposed), Malga Palaer, Passo Rocchetta.
- Views: Complete view of Lake Garda, including the Brescia shore.
- Tips: Hike the Ponale at dawn or sunset to avoid crowds and enjoy magical light.
- Warnings: The ‘Crest’ trail is exposed and sometimes steep, requires attention.
The return offers an alternative route, smoother but still with splendid views of the lake and sections in the woods. An unforgettable experience for nature and photography lovers!
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Photo Credits: Foto di Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (Public domain)
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.





