Monte Brione
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Kzelyck
Regensburg, Germany13 contributions
May 2018
A short hike up Monte Brione (probably about an hour to the top) provides you with several places to stop and take in the view of Lake Garda, the river and the city. We did this every morning on our stay to start the day. All four of our children were able to complete the hike. You can also walk around an old military Fort midway up the mountain and at the top there is a provincial nature reserve that is beautiful and full of vegetation.
Written June 1, 2018
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SE222
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The Monte Brione is a relatively small hill which you can climb in under an hour. The view along the ridge is wonderful. The mountain was an important strategic point for the Austrian defence line. Therefore you will encounter multiple old shooting nests along the way. And on the top stands an old bunker built in 1860 (although lots of people think it are remains of WWI, it is much older). When you stand on top of the bunker a gorgeous panoramic unfolds, covering Torbole, Riva and Lago di Garda all at once. A must see in Riva.
Written September 17, 2012
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musicmanGlasgow
Glasgow61 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
I've been to Riva many times but had never taken the time to go up this small hill which separates Torbole and Riva. You access Monte Brione from Porto San Nicolli which is just before the walkway to Torbole which is 45 minutes from Riva (another lovely walk which most people do on their first visit to Riva) The start of the walk is just to the right past the marina. You'll see some steps going up to a fort type structure which is just before the walkway. When you go up these steps you'll see a sign saying Sentiero di Pace (Peace path). There are lots of view points all the way up. (at one point we went on to a small road which leads up to the masts which you can see at the top, but you can easily stay on the path at the edge and not go to the masts as you might want to just take photos at the wonderful viewpoint on the roof of the fort. We sauntered up one morning and it only took a couple of hours.
Written August 15, 2011
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KathIan999
Croydon, UK279 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
From the new port to the east of Riva del Garda a series of stone steps ascend past an ochre coloured building and quickly you are high above the lake with stunning views. On the early part of the ascent keep to the pathway with the wooden steps. These are set into the hillside and can be challenging to climb as with the constant erosion of the soil due to rain the steps can be over 300mm high. In most places you can walk around the steps. The wooden steps soon are replaced by natural rock and you will need to be sure footed in damp weather. The path is close to the precipitous eastern edge of Monte Brione and there are many benches to rest at and views of the Sarca river plain and Torbole to admire. On the ascent you will catch glimpses to your left of bikers ascending the cycle trail but they won't see all the abandoned fortifications that litter the path to the top. The walking route finishes at the two transmission towers but further walks on Monte Brione can be enjoyed by backtracking to the Batteria Di Mezzo ( which shouldn't be missed) and continuing on to Forte San Alessandro. One can either walk back down to the port via the path, and admire the views in reverse, or join the cycle track as it meanders down the hillside. If the latter route watch out for cyclists approaching from the rear at speed!
Written May 1, 2017
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Tevezr
Dublin, Ireland75 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
This is set in quite a spectacular location that looks almost unreal. It is an 8km walk from the centre of Riva or cycle if you have a bike. The journey goes by a lovely river and some vineyards which is nice. it is flat all the way until the final climb to the top which takes 15 minutes. Excellent vies back towards the lake.
Written August 28, 2015
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Andy Porter
Manchester, UK19 contributions
Sep 2013
I ran up here a couple of times (both early morning when slightly cooler). There are a variety of ways to reach the summits. One is primarily by road/Tarmac with a gravel path finish, whilst the other way is via a wooded path/trail with some steps built in. The views along the latter are outstanding. I would recommend this route up,although it is advisable to have decent footwear & a bottle of water to hand!
Written September 13, 2013
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dermotcole
scotland22 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
Nice walk up Monte Brione, only took around an hour to get up and walk along the ridge, Look for the ruined wartime gun battery for the best views.
Written June 24, 2012
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little_miss_perfect
Essex, UK257 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
My daughter and I climbed to the top one afternoon. We don't do much climbing/hiking, lol, but found it relatively easy with lots of steps most of the way up. The views are amazing over Torbole and we enjoyed the birds eye view of the windsurfers... There were hundreds of them! On the way up there are a few spots with no fence/handrail, just a cliff edge.... Made me a little bit nervous!
Written September 4, 2016
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Madmickie
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Sep 2015 • Couples
This was our first walk on our holiday to Riva. We started on the west side of Monte Brione from Sant'Alessandro.
it's not well sign-posted from that side but we made our way to the top fort nonetheless. There are two more forts - each more complete. The lowest fort is the most complete and was open at the time of our visit. As they were built in more recent times you can easily imagine them in use and this, for me at least, makes them more interesting than many older medieval buildings that are little more than ruins. From the commanding views over the Sarca basin and Riva you can imagine the terror any approaching army as they were being bombarded from above.
Well worth the easy walk - start from the harbour if you want to shorten the walk.
it's not well sign-posted from that side but we made our way to the top fort nonetheless. There are two more forts - each more complete. The lowest fort is the most complete and was open at the time of our visit. As they were built in more recent times you can easily imagine them in use and this, for me at least, makes them more interesting than many older medieval buildings that are little more than ruins. From the commanding views over the Sarca basin and Riva you can imagine the terror any approaching army as they were being bombarded from above.
Well worth the easy walk - start from the harbour if you want to shorten the walk.
Written September 14, 2015
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Internationalgotoguy
Newport Beach, CA420 contributions
Jun 2015
amazing hike, but be sure to do it either first thing in the morning since it can get really hot in the summer month. the view is incredible
Written September 1, 2015
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Vincenzo A
Milan, Italy364 contributions
Ci si può arrivare ( o anche avvicinarsi) in auto? Vorrei portarci mia zia che è un po’ anziana
Dag, waar kan ik een routebeschrijving van deze wandeling vinden? Vanuit Riva del Garda.
Alvast dank. Groet, Janneke
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