Hikes near Malcesine
Malcesine (1446 m) sits in Trentino, Italy. MR. ALPS lists 21 waymarked hiking trails starting from or crossing the area, 236 km of marked route in total. They run from 3 km to 71.2 km, the longest being Bassa Via del Garda. 21 of them record their elevation gain, between 138 m and 5510 m.
The trail network at a glance
- Waymarked trails
- 21
- Total marked distance
- 236 km
- Shortest route
- 3 km
- Longest route
- 71.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 138–5510 m (on 21 trails)
- Route maps available
- on 21 trails
Walking times are estimates calculated from distance and elevation gain using Naismith's rule, and exclude stops.
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Alta Via del Monte Baldo
A demanding ridge walk along the crests of Monte Baldo, spanning three stages between Caprino Veronese and Nago across the border of Veneto and Trentino, with sweeping views over Lake Garda throughout. Several mountain refuges dot the route, offering overnight shelter along the way.
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Sentiero Bovi o del Marocco
From Strada Graziani confine di Regione to Rifugio Telegrafo
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Giro delle Malghe - variante breve
The route winds through the traditional farming landscape of Monte Baldo, passing alpine meadows where wild herbs mix with cool mountain air. It traces a circuit among the *malghe* — the ancient mountain dairy farms — of this storied ridge on the southern border between Trentino and Veneto, crossing enchanting woodland in between.
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Sentiero delle Creste
prestare attenzione all'attraversamento del fianco orientale di Cima Valdritta e sulle creste. Acqua potabile non disponibile tra la funivia e il Rifugio Telegrafo
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Sentiero Agostino Goiran
From Rifugio Novezzina to Rifugio Telegrafo
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Sentiero dei Contrabbandieri
A long horizontal ledge — sometimes less than a metre wide — traces the cliffs above Lake Garda, dissolving in places into exposed traverses protected by steel cables. The path crosses the old border between Austria-Hungary and Italy, a route once used by smugglers carrying sugar and tobacco between the two countries.
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Giro delle Malghe
A loop through the high pastures (*malghe*) of Monte Baldo, on the southern border between Trentino and Veneto, passing through enchanting forests in near-silent contemplation. The route carries an ancient, slightly mysterious character that rewards those with the legs and stamina for long mountain days.
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Zovel - Malga Brione
From Zovel - inn. sent. 654 to Malga Brione (bivio sent. 30)
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Malcesine - interruzione
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Sentiero Natura
From Baito Eugenio Turri to Val delle Nogare - inn. sent. 654
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Anello San Nicola - 1 Nordic Walking Park
Sentiero della rete Nordic Walking Park del Comune di Brenzone Sul Garda
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Sentiero Sorgente
From Bocchetta di Naole - da sent. 658 to Bocchetto Coal Santo
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Sentiero della Pastora
From Rifugio Fiori del Baldo to Bocchetta Coal Santo
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Strada della Selva e Sentiero degli Archetti
From Ponte della Balanzà (bivio 652) to Presso Malga Acquenere (bivio 652)
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Belluno Veronese - Passo del Cerbiolo
From Belluno Veronese to P.sso del Cerbiolo - inn. sent. 661 SAT
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Via ferrata "Gerardo Sega"
The Gerardo Sega Via Ferrata cuts through an impressive natural amphitheater of red and yellow rocks above Avio, where spectacular panoramic ledges traverse overhanging walls. Views stretch out over the Adige Valley below.
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Il Signor - Prai - Bocca di Navene
The Ventrar's path has exposed sites, reserved for experienced hikers only
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Bassa Via del Garda
From Desenzano to Limone
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Anello Madonna Della Pace - 2 Nordic Walking Park
Sentiero della rete Nordic Walking Park del Comune di Brenzone Sul Garda
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Anello Campo - 3 Nordic Walking Park
Sentiero della rete Nordic Walking Park del Comune di Brenzone Sul Garda
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Busatte - Tempesta
From Parco delle Busatte - Torbole to Tempesta
More hiking near Malcesine
Other walking bases within 40 km of Malcesine, each with its own trail list:
- Prà Alpesina, Trentino — 22 trails, 2.8 km away
- Tremosine sul Garda, Lombardy — 8 trails, 5.5 km away
- San Valentino, Trentino — 6 trails, 8.8 km away
- Riva del Garda, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol — 6 trails, 13.2 km away
- Malga San Giorgio, Venetia (Veneto) — 22 trails, 21.7 km away
- Serrada, Trentino — 8 trails, 28.6 km away