aria.quick_link.navi aria.quick_link.skiptomaincontent aria.quick_link.footer
Garda Trentino Logo
Top

Defensionsmauer

Ledro

Category
Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
3:00
Duration in hours
Distance
7.8
Distance in km
Status
open
Suggested period
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

From war to peace: the walkway linking the Austrian fortifications dating back to the Great War now makes for a beautiful itinerary for history enthusiasts, hiking lovers and  those who just want to enjoy a great view. Return along the Ponale path, once the main link between Valle di Ledro and Riva del Garda and battleground during the Great War. The rock formations and the vegetation, influenced by the mild climate of Lake Garda, give to the landscape a Mediterranean-like appearance.

The Defensionsmauer (i.e. Defensive barrier) is a fortification complex located above the Ponale road and fortification complex. Both were built in defence of Riva del Garda and Valle di Ledro. During the First World War, Valle di Ledro was located at the border between the Habsburg Empire, to which it belonged, and the Kingdom of Italy. The civil population was evacuated from the valley floor (for the most part to Bohemia) while corps of Kaiserjäger, Kaiserschützen and Alpini fought for the control of Valle di Ledro and the surrounding mountains.

Further information and useful links

For more information on routes, services (guides, mountain huts, shops etc.) and hiking friendly accommodation: Garda Trentino - +39 0464 554444

details
  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Family-friendly
  • Cultural/historical interest
  • Flora
Route info
Intermediate
Route number
Distance
7,8 km
Duration
3 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+)
966 m
Altitude difference (-)
966 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
462 m
Lowest point
89 m
Suggestions

For more than a century, the belvedere along the Ponale path has been one of the favourite viewpoints of the hikers who walk along the old road between Valle di Ledro and Riva del Garda. On the other side of the valley the beautiful Ponale waterfall can be seen in the distance.

You might be interested in
Discover related tours
World War I Trenches at Dromaé | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Alice Russolo), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Ledro, Riva del Garda
Sentiero della Pace 9: Rifugio Pernici to Riva del Garda
Distance 18,3 km
Duration 5 h 50 min
Altitude difference (+) 192 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.720 m
Status
open
Descent from Monte Altissimo | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Difficult
Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Surroundings
Sentiero della Pace 11: Torbole - Nago to Rifugio Damiano Chiesa
Distance 11,1 km
Duration 6 h 25 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.843 m
Altitude difference (-) 0 m
Status
open
Archaeological Site of San Martino | © VisitTrentino, Garda Trentino
Easy
Arco, Comano
Monte San Martino in Lomaso (from S. Giovanni)
Distance 6,5 km
Duration 2 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 200 m
Altitude difference (-) 200 m
Status
open
© Natalia Pellegrini, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Ledro
Stigolo
Distance 15,7 km
Duration 7 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 966 m
Altitude difference (-) 966 m
Status
open
Lake Ledro from Dromaè | © Alice Russolo, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Dromaé - Cima d'Oro
Distance 11,5 km
Duration 6 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.128 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.128 m
Status
open
Between Tofino and Roda | © Alessandro de Guelmi, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Ledro, Tenno, Comano, Riva del Garda
Ledro Alps Trek Alpiedi - Leg 4: from Rifugio Pernici to Bivacco Campel
Distance 18,2 km
Duration 8 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.653 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.551 m
Status
open