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The forts of Monte Brione

Arco, Riva del Garda

Category
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3:00
Duration in hours
Distance
6.1
Distance in km
Status
open
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An easy trek to explore the Austro-Hungarian border defences along the Sentiero della Pace or Peace Trail

Up until 1918 Garda Trentino belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire which, well aware of the strategic position of the area, went about constructing a serious system of defences which centred on Monte Brione. Apart from bearing visible traces of that period, Monte Brione is also a protected area because of the high level of biodiversity of its typical Mediterranean vegetation.

Brione is home to 817 species of plant, 35% of the entire flora of Trentino! Many of these are rare or endangered species and some grow here alone, on the shores of Lake Garda. In particular, there is an extraordinary variety of orchids with 26 known species. This is the reason why the top of Monte Brione is recognised as protected area. 

Further information and useful links

For information and guided tours of the forts, visit the MAG - Museo Alto Garda website.

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

details
  • Scenic
  • Insider tip
  • Summit route
  • Round trip
  • Family-friendly
  • Cultural/historical interest
  • Flora
Route info
Easy
Route number
Distance
6,1 km
Duration
3 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+)
375 m
Altitude difference (-)
375 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
357 m
Lowest point
66 m
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The Austro-Hungarian Empire built a series of forts to protect the northern shore of Lake Garda: the “Festung Abschnitt”. In the middle of the system was Monte Brione with its Forte San Nicolò (1860-62) close to the lake, Forte S. Alessandro (1881) on the top, and in the middle Forte Batteria di Mezzo (1900) and Forte Garda (1907).

Discover the impressive views over Lake Garda.

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