To the discovery of one of the little side valleys of Valle di Ledro, among green meadows and historical sites.
Val dei Molini owes its name to the many watermill which used to be located along the little river (Molino/Mulino means mill). In 1866 the plain of Santa Lucia was the location of the Battle of Bezzecca, which was fought between the Italian soldiers at the orders of Garibaldi and the Austrian Army. The little church of Santa Lucia houses some frescoes and graffiti dating back to the 14th century.
The telephone number for the emergency services is 112.
The information on this chart is subject to inevitable variations, so this means that none of the indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, the hiker is advised to check the conditions of the places, environment and weather before setting out.
From the church turn into Via Tovi and walk through the Val dei Molini. Cross the little bridge to the left and follow the little asphalt road. Cross the main road and turn into the cycling path. Walk towards Tiarno and reach the little church of Santa Lucia. Walk back along the cycling path towards Bezzecca, at the playground turn left and return to the village.
Valle di Ledro is connected to Riva del Garda by the intercity bus line 214 (Riva-Valle di Ledro-Storo).
Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.
Exit the A22 motorway at Rovereto Sud – Lago di Garda – Follow the SS240 della Val di Ledro to Bezzecca.
Car park opposite the school (Via C. Collotta).
This excursion is quite simple and presents no particular difficulty. However, we still recommend you to wear suitable footwear, a hat, sun screen and sunglasses. And be sure to bring water!
