Top 5 Things to do in Nago, Trentino-Alto Adige

For centuries, this road was the main link between Garda and Nago.It takes its name from a small shrine dedicated to Saint Lucy. A bronze plaque commemorates a daring undertaking by the Venetians in 1439: sailing up the River Adige to Ravazzone, they then transported large galleys and a number of small boats via the land route and then down the steep path to Torbole, where they were moored again to face the Visconti fleet in battle. It is a lovely stroll among the olive trees and there is a marvellous view of Lake Garda.

The ruins of Penede Castle surround the colossal rock extending towards Lake Garda above Torbole.Location of a prehistoric construction with walls, maybe a place fortified by the Romans, the castle ist first mentioned in 1210.After having been contended all through the middle age, the castle was sacked in 1703 and set ablaze by the French-Spanish troops of the Duke of Vendôme. The rocky spur of the castle was fortified by the Austrians in 1914 with artillery (80 and 100 caliber) in connection with the fortresses of Nago. This spot enjoys exceptional panoramic view. In the underlying wood we find the ruins of an enormous lime wall (probably a Roman tower) with parts of a staircase in red stone. Clay tiles, Roman coins and pottery were unearthed here, and represent proof of the Roman presence.

From the center of Torbole sul Garda follow the road climbs to Parco delle Busatte on the slopes of Monte Baldo (about 30 minutes). From the Park’s grassy area head south, for a spectacular hike along the Busatte–Tempesta trail, a nature route overhanging the lake about 4 km, including parts on metal stairs with a total of 400 steps. The route is mostly level with two climbs: Corno di Bò and Salt de la Cavra. This 90 minute hike through wonderful scenery, leading right above the lake in the midst of nature, flowers and geological phenomena, leads us to Tempesta.From here the trip back to Torbole can be made aboard a bus of the A.T.V. line.Difficulty: mediumLenght: 4 kmTime: 1h. 30 min.

The “Marmitte dei Giganti”, meaning “Giants’ Pots”, are formed by glacier meltwater which plummets into crevasses forming whirlpools of pebbles which slowly carve the surrounding rock. The largest “pots” can be reached by branching off to the left from the main road from Torbole to Nago, just before the parking, or along a trail heading to Nago from the end of Via Strada Granda in Torbole.Lenght: 1.5 kmTime: 1 hLevel: Easy