Directly north of Trento, looking over the city is Monte Calisio. At 1096m, and about a two hour hike to the top, the summit offers beautiful views of Trento, the Adige valley and the surrounding mountains.Trails encircle the mountain, connecting the surrounding communities, including Villamontagna, Montevaccino, and Civezzano. A hike or mountain bike ride is often faster than public transportation as a way to reach the surrounding towns and localities.
The trail to t
he summit, once an old military road, gradually ascends, passing viewpoints along the way. Evidence of an active Austrian military remains in the form fortifications, like ex-forte Casara, and caves, once used as weapons caches, carved out of the mountainside.Tip: From the train station, take the #9 bus to the end of the line at Villamontagna. At the main intersection, turn right and head uphill. Look for the signs for SAT trail #403 that leads to the top of the mountain.
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Map - Monte Calisio Hike
More photos - Monte Calisio
