Bezzecca – Val Molini – Santa Lucia
Hiking trail • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro
Bezzecca – Val Molini – Santa Lucia
<p>To the discovery of one of the little side valleys of Valle di Ledro, among green meadows and historical sites.</p>
<p>Val dei Molini owes its name to the many watermill which used to be located along the little river (Molino/Mulino means mill). In 1866 the plain of Santa Lucia was the location of the Battle of Bezzecca, which was fought between the Italian soldiers at the orders of Garibaldi and the Austrian Army. The little church of Santa Lucia houses some frescoes and graffiti dating back to the 14th century.</p>
recommended routeHiking trail
· Ledro OpenBezzecca – Val Molini – Santa Lucia
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Ledro Valley cycle routePhoto: Roberto Vuilleumier, North Lake Garda Trentino
To the discovery of one of the little side valleys of Valle di Ledro, among green meadows and historical sites.
Val dei Molini owes its name to the many watermill which used to be located along the little river (Molino/Mulino means mill). In 1866 the plain of Santa Lucia was the location of the Battle of Bezzecca, which was fought between the Italian soldiers at the orders of Garibaldi and the Austrian Army. The little church of Santa Lucia houses some frescoes and graffiti dating back to the 14th century.
Author’s recommendation
The Colle di Santo Stefano, with its war memorial and its trenches, is just a short walk away from the village of Bezzecca.
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
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Public-transport-friendly
Valle di Ledro is connected to Riva del Garda by the intercity bus line 214 (Riva-Valle di Ledro-Storo).
Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.
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Directions
Exit the A22 motorway at Rovereto Sud – Lago di Garda – Follow the SS240 della Val di Ledro to Bezzecca.
Find out how to reach Garda Trentino.
Parking
Car park opposite the school (Via C. Collotta).
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!
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
