Sentiero della Noce - Walnut trail

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Sentiero della Noce - Walnut trail

Comano

Category

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

2:30

Duration in hours

Distance

9.6

Distance in km

Status

open

Suggested period

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The walnut trail, runs across the Bleggio area, where for centuries people have been growing walnut trees, the typical product of the valley endorsed by the Slow Food movement. The walnut is the heart of this territory, characterized by a picturesque scenery peppered with historic rural hamlets, and the itinerary reveals tucked-away corners and lanes off the beaten path.

The Walnut Trail is an easy, accessible walk through terraced meadows, dry-stone walls and small rural hamlets, where majestic walnut trees shape the shade and the landscape.

Along the way you’ll find 7 information panels that turn the walk into a journey through the history of the walnut in Trentino: from local varieties and uses of the wood to homemade cakes and liqueurs, with botanical tips to recognise the tree in different seasons and simple care suggestions.

The route alternates country lanes and comfortable mule tracks, with short panoramic climbs opening views over valleys, villages and cultivated fields. In spring the meadows bloom; in summer the walnut trees offer cool shade; in autumn the golden foliage takes centre stage; in winter the bare crowns draw a minimalist landscape.

Perfect for families, photographers and anyone who loves to combine nature and local culture: each stop tells a piece of the area’s identity and the relationship between community and agricultural landscape.

Prugnola, Garda Trentino

Basket of Bleggio Walnuts, Slow Food Presidium

G. Tolli, Garda Trentino

M. Simonini, Garda Trentino

The walnut of Bleggio, Slow Food Presidia

G. Tolli, Garda Trentino

The walnut of Bleggio, Slow Food Presidia

G. Tolli, Garda Trentino

Azienda per il Turismo Terme di Comano Dolomiti di Brenta, Garda Trentino

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details

Dog-friendly
Scenic
Insider tip
Round trip
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Cultural/historical interest
Flora

Route info

Easy

Route number

Distance

9,6 km

Duration

2 h 30 min

Altitude difference (+)

265 m

Altitude difference (-)

265 m

Physical effort

Scenary

Highest point

789 m

Lowest point

607 m

Suggestions

Every November in Cavrasto the Walnut Festival celebrates the fruit, local recipes and the area’s rural culture

Safety guidelines

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.

Punto di partenza

Santa Croce

Directions

The route starts from the Santa Croce car park, a few metres from the church. The main road is reached and crossed carefully; about 100 m after the bend, turn right for roughly 50 m, then left. Continue straight to a junction, take the right fork and climb towards Bivedo. After passing the two churches, at a fork turn left; after about 200 m turn right, then immediately left. Keep straight to reach Cavrasto.

In the village centre, a small lane is taken to the right; at the next junction, keep left, soon arriving in Balbido (the highest point of the route). Leaving the village, turn left and immediately left again. Shortly afterwards, near Santa Giustina, a path is taken which rejoins the road. Then turn right and again right along the gravel track; after crossing the stream, turn left to return to tarmac. Keep to the left up to the next junction, then turn right downhill to the junction by the Church of San Faustino.

Continue straight for about 100 m, turn left and proceed to cross the Rio di Larido; here keep right. Shortly afterwards, Madice is reached: take the road to the right and, after passing through the village, keep to the left to return to the starting point at Santa Croce.

public transportation

The area around Bleggio is connected by the intercity bus lines 211 (Riva del Garda - Tenno - Fiavè - Ponte Arche) and 210 (Trento - Ponte Arche - Campiglio – Tione) to the other places in Garda Trentino.

Up-to-date information on timetables and routes here and on the website of Trentino Trasporti.

How to get there

From Ponte Arche/Comano Terme continue towards Bleggio until you reach Santa Croce (4 km).

Find out how to reach Garda Trentino.

Where to park

Free parking

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Duration	1 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+)	6 m
Altitude difference (-)	6 m
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Altitude difference (+)	62 m
Altitude difference (-)	58 m
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Altitude difference (+)	107 m
Altitude difference (-)	115 m
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Altitude difference (-)	74 m
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Altitude difference (+)	212 m
Altitude difference (-)	212 m
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