Half-day Trek along the historical Peace Trail from Nago, Lake Garda

I invite you to join me on a historical trek, a timeless journey through a place of amazing natural beauty and unique landscapes, which were the setting of Malga Zures, one of the most historically significant places of the World War I in the Trentino-Adige region, in northern Italy.

It is here where the Austro-Hungarian and Italian armies faced each other a few hundred meters away. To reach our destination on this half-day trek, we will hike along the Austro-Hungarian front line, where former military posts now offer stunning views of Lake Garda.

The enchanting village of Nago in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige will be the starting point for our hike. From Nago, we can enjoy beautiful views of the north shore of Lake Garda.

This half-day hike takes us along part of the Peace Trail, an alpine hiking trail that covers over 520 kilometers, following many former military trails along the line of  the Italian-Austrian front during the First World War.

After crossing the historic center of Nago we head towards the vineyards surrounding it. Accompanied by the lake breezes, we gradually walk along the historical trail nº 601. We will visit the galleries, the barracks, the gun emplacements and the trenches which formed the Austro-Hungarian defensive line.

Then we reach Malga Zures, today a place fullo of sun, but which hosted one of the bloodiest battles in the area during the First World War, in 1915. It is possible to visit the small military cemetery nearby, which remained as a witness of the bloody battles.

Malga Zures was one of the most important places for the Austrian defensive line in the Alto Garda sector. Given its strategic position, the Austrians fortified it in a particular way. We will see artifacts from the Malga Zures, barracks, tunnels, gun emplacements and Austro-Hungarian trenches of Segrom, along with many beautiful viewpoints over Lake Garda.

We make a brief stop before setting off on our way back to the valley, this time along an ancient multe path. From there, we are able to enjoy the view of the stunning cliffs of Nago. Along this hike we will cover in total 7,5 kilometers, with a height difference of only 65 meters.

So if you want to join me on this historical trail in Lake Garda, just check the dates below and book your trip! Come discover beautiful and interesting historical sites in northern Italy.

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