Bezzecca – History and walking trails

Bezzecca brings together Garibaldi history, places of remembrance and walking trails with views of Lake Ledro. Those interested in historic sites will find connections to Garibaldi, the Battle of 1866 and the First World War. For walks, there are various destinations and landscapes to explore: a panoramic terrace, the route to the Madonnina di Bezzecca and a shady path along the Rio Sacher.

History and remembrance in Bezzecca

The Museo Garibaldino e della Grande Guerra, in the heart of Bezzecca, tells the story of the Redshirts’ passage under Garibaldi’s command. Bezzecca is also associated with his famous cry, “Obbedisco!” (I obey!), which Garibaldi uttered here. These connections give the town a tangible link to Garibaldi’s history.

On Colle di Santo Stefano, a large white marble cross commemorates those who fell in the 1866 Battle of Bezzecca. Colle di Santo Stefano is a place of history and remembrance, as well as a testament to the Third Italian War of Independence and the First World War.

The Chiesetta di Santo Stefano houses a monument to the Unknown Soldier. During the war, the Galleria Lamarmora served as a storehouse and depot. Alongside the memorial sites mentioned above, this adds its former storage and depot function to the area’s historical themes.

The Mulino dei “Blec” offers a different perspective: it extends over three floors of approximately 40 m² each. Inside are devices from the early 20th century that enabled the entire milling process. Unlike the references to battles and war, the focus here is on the machinery and the process of milling.

Walking trails and views

An easy walk leads from Bezzecca through the Val dei Molini to the Belvedere di Bezzecca, a natural panoramic terrace. From there, the view stretches across the Bezzecca plain and Lake Ledro to the mountains of the Ledro Valley, especially Monte Corno. The panorama gives this walk a specific destination: the terrace links the route to views of the plain, lake and mountains.

Another route leads to the Madonnina di Bezzecca. It starts in Bezzecca; on the way back, it follows the Val dei Molini and a shared cycle and pedestrian path back to town. By contrast, the walk to the Belvedere ends at the panoramic terrace. The main difference between the routes is therefore whether the focus is on the viewpoint or on the described return to Bezzecca.

A relaxing walk follows the Rio Sacher in the shade of the trees. It offers a different experience from the route to the Belvedere: here, the defining feature is the shady stretch alongside the stream. Depending on what you are looking for, you can choose between views, a return via the shared cycle and pedestrian path, or a walk in the shade.

Getting there by bus

The Valle di Ledro is connected to Riva del Garda by the regional bus route 214 (Riva–Valle di Ledro–Storo). The nearest stop to the route is “Bezzecca Eurospin”. Check the current timetable and route before travelling, as schedules and routes may change.

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