Bastione - S. Maria Maddalena - Foci San Giacomo
Hiking trail • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro
Bastione - S. Maria Maddalena - Foci San Giacomo
<p>Short and easy walk to discover an almost unknown area of Riva del Garda. </p>
<p>Passed the Bastione, the tower with view over Riva del Garda, the tour enters an unpolluted and little attended area of the city. The little Church of Santa Maria Maddalena is a jewel wrapped by the luxuriant vegetation. The path continues through a holm oak wood until foci San Giacomo, where Torrent Albola descend from the mountains above to end in Lake Garda.</p>
recommended route
Bastione - S. Maria Maddalena - Foci San Giacomo
Garda Trentino Verified partner
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Chiesetta S. Maria MaddalenaPhoto: Stefania Oradini, Garda Trentino
Short and easy walk to discover an almost unknown area of Riva del Garda.
Passed the Bastione, the tower with view over Riva del Garda, the tour enters an unpolluted and little attended area of the city. The little Church of Santa Maria Maddalena is a jewel wrapped by the luxuriant vegetation. The path continues through a holm oak wood until foci San Giacomo, where Torrent Albola descend from the mountains above to end in Lake Garda.
Author’s recommendation
The origin of the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena dates back to the IV century. Beside the church there are the ruins of an arcade and a retreat.
Garda Trentino Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
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.
Tips and suggestions
You’ve picked the perfect trail – now make sure you’re ready to enjoy it to the fullest. Local hiking specialists are here to help: guides, shops and experts with the tips and support you need for every step of the way.Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The main towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Nago – are connected by several urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point of tours or in the immediate surroundings.
You can also get to Riva del Garda and Torbole sul Garda by the public ferry service.
Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.
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Directions
Find out how to reach Garda Trentino.
Parking
Free parking near the former hospital (Via Rosmini).
Paid parking: Terme Romane (Viale Roma), Vecchia stazione (Largo Medaglie d’Oro), Ex-agraria (Via Lutti).
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Garda Trentino TREKKING Map – Available in the info points of Garda Trentino (Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Ledro, Comano Terme)
Equipment
This excursion is quite simple and presents no particular difficulty. However, we still recommend you to wear suitable footwear, a hat, sun screen and sunglasses. And be sure to bring water!
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
