Colle di Santo Stefano
Hiking trail • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro
Colle di Santo Stefano
<p>On the traces of history… To the discovery of the war facts which have affected Valle di Ledro in the last two centuries.</p>
<p>In the little church of Santo Stefano lies the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The white marble cross on top of the hill commemorates all the Austrian and Italian fallen during the Battle of Bezzecca, 21 July 1866. The trenches date back to the First World War, when Bezzecca was the headquarter of the Italians in Valle di Ledro.</p>
Colle di Santo Stefano

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On the traces of history… To the discovery of the war facts which have affected Valle di Ledro in the last two centuries.
In the little church of Santo Stefano lies the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The white marble cross on top of the hill commemorates all the Austrian and Italian fallen during the Battle of Bezzecca, 21 July 1866. The trenches date back to the First World War, when Bezzecca was the headquarter of the Italians in Valle di Ledro.
Author’s recommendation
In the summer months the museum (Museo Garibaldino e della Grande Guerra) in the village offers the chance to learn more about the history of Bezzecca and Valle di Ledro.
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 in front of the church (Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi).
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.