per ferrata dell amicizia
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Via Ferrata dell’Amicizia

A mainly vertical via ferrata above Lake Garda

The via ferrata dell'Amicizia, also known as the via ferrata del Centenario SAT, is a fairly demanding route with an almost vertical, 600 m long ascent. The starting point is the village of Riva del Garda on the northern shore of Lake Garda. From here, the route takes you across a steep rock face to Cima SAT, at an altitude of 1,276 m a.s.l. The via ferrata was inaugurated in 1972.

  • From Riva del Garda (78 m a.s.l.), the wide, paved trail no. 404 takes you uphill
  • Hike further up to the Venetian fortress known as "Bastione", cross a wood and continue along numerous switchbacks towards the Capanna Santa Barbara hut (560 m a.s.l.)
  • Turn right onto trail no. 404/bis, which takes you to the start of the via ferrata within 10 minutes.
  • Follow the via ferrata, which is equipped with wire ropes
  • Cross two fairly long, vertical ladders and continue your ascent
  • At the peak (1,276 m a.s.l.) a stunning view over Lake Garda awaits you
  • For the descent, a trail with numerous switchbacks, located slightly below the summit, will take you to trail no. 402.
  • Trail no. 402 then leads to trail no. 404, which will take you back to Riva del Garda.

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