Ledro Trek Medium is a two-day trek along the mid-slope trails surrounding Lake Ledro. The highlights of the first stage? Stunning views of Lake Ledro, the historic center of Pieve, Monte Cocca, Madonnina di Besta, and the sanctuary of Madonna delle ferle.
We follow the Ledro Trek Medium signs starting from Pieve and move clockwise. We return downhill for the overnight stay.
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The Madonnina di Besta shows its best at sunset, when the sky turns pink and orange and reflects on Lake Ledro. To perfectly end the first day of Ledro Trek: a visit to the Lake Ledro Pile-dwelling Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and then a nice swim in the lake from the Besta beach.
Safety Tips
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We enter the village and take Via Rabaglia. We take the SAT 454 trail and follow it to the saddle of Monte Cocca. We make a small detour to enjoy the view from the top of Monte Cocca and return to the saddle. We take the path through the woods and descend to the locality Alla Valle, just above Mezzolago. We turn left and climb along the forest road towards Dromaè. Before reaching the Coste di Salò, we take the small path on the right that descends towards the Madonnina di Besta. We continue and upon reaching the asphalt road we turn left and continue along the mule track until we join the SAT 451 trail. We take the descending trail, pass the sanctuary of Madonna de le ferle and reach Barcesino, a district of Molina. From Molina, we can return to the lake following the cycle-pedestrian path.
The Ledro Valley is connected to Riva del Garda by the extra-urban bus line 214 (Riva-Valle di Ledro-Storo).
Highway A22, exit Rovereto South - Lake Garda. SS240 of Val di Ledro which takes the name Via Nuova in Pieve.
Parking between Via Imperiale and Via Nuova in Pieve, near the info point.
Mountain hikes require specific clothing and equipment. Even on relatively short and easy outings, it is always better to be well equipped to avoid unpleasant surprises and to face unexpected events such as a sudden thunderstorm or a drop in energy.
What to bring for a mountain trek?
In your backpack (for a daily hike, a 25/30L one is normally recommended) it is good to bring:
Wear footwear suitable for the route and season. The trail surface can be uneven or rough and a pair of hiking boots will protect you from sprains. A grassy slope, rock slab, or steep path, when wet, can become dangerous without proper footwear.
Finally... don’t forget the camera! It will be useful to capture the hike and the countless breathtaking views that Garda Trentino hides around every corner. If you want to share your memories with us, you can use the hashtag #GardaTrentino
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