Monte Brione

A symbol of Garda Trentino

Monte Brione

The guardian of northern Lake Garda

Monte Brione rises between Riva del Garda and Torbole, right on the northern shore of Lake Garda – and it’s unlike anywhere else.

Why? For starters:

Its distinctive shape has become a true icon of the Garda Trentino landscape.
It’s home to one of the richest and most unique wild floras in the region.
Its ancient olive groves have been cultivated for centuries.
Rare Mediterranean birds and wildlife thrive here – an unexpected find at this latitude.
And thanks to its vantage point overlooking the lake, it once served as a key stronghold in the Austro-Hungarian defence system during the 19th century and World War I.

Monte Brione is a treasure chest of nature and history – ready to be discovered.

The forts of Monte Brione

Once the frontier between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Italy, Garda Trentino played a vital strategic role. To defend it, an impressive system of forts was built – with Monte Brione at its centre. Today, those historic forts tell powerful stories and boast some of the most scenic views across northern Lake Garda.

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Monte Brione Nature Reserve

olive groves of Brione

Getting to Monte Brione

The closest parking area is at Porto San Nicolò – from there, it’s just a short walk to the trailhead. You can also reach it easily by public transport or with Bus&Go.

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Trails on Monte Brione

Whether on foot or by bike, exploring Monte Brione is a must. But remember: it’s a protected area. Stick to the marked trails and help preserve its delicate beauty.

Intermediate

Riva del Garda

Monte Brione Trail-Tour

Distance	6,2 km
Duration	50 min
Altitude difference (+)	240 m
Altitude difference (-)	240 m
Status	open

Easy

Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Arco, Riva del Garda

Around Monte Brione

Distance	12,9 km
Duration	55 min
Altitude difference (+)	23 m
Altitude difference (-)	25 m
Status	open

Easy

Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Riva del Garda, Arco

Monte Brione Family Tour

Distance	8,5 km
Duration	50 min
Altitude difference (+)	68 m
Altitude difference (-)	68 m
Status	open

Easy

Riva del Garda, Arco

The forts of Monte Brione

Distance	6,1 km
Duration	3 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+)	375 m
Altitude difference (-)	375 m
Status	open

Difficult

Riva del Garda

Bike Festival Test Trail - Brione

Distance	8,4 km
Duration	1 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+)	260 m
Altitude difference (-)	269 m
Status	open

Easy

Riva del Garda

Discovering the Brione Forts by bike

Distance	8,5 km
Duration	1 h 10 min
Altitude difference (+)	336 m
Altitude difference (-)	336 m
Status	open

RESPECT & PROTECT

Monte Brione is as fragile as it is beautiful. Its ecosystem and historical remains are a shared heritage – for locals, visitors, and future generations. Let’s take care of it, together.

Walk or cycle, nothing else
Let the plants stay where they belong
Skip the open fires
Keep your cigarettes in your pocket
Take your rubbish home with you
Camp only in official areas
Let nature do the talking
Drones stay grounded
Leave the ball at home
Dive in – but skip the shampoo
Keep dogs out of the water
No hunting allowed