Walks and hikes from Trento, even without a car

Golden Suites Italy editorial team · Updated on 22 October 2026 · 4 min read

In Trento the mountains begin where the city ends. Many trails start from the centre or from a district reachable by bus, and in a couple of hours you go from arcades to woods. Here are the walks and hikes we recommend, from the easiest to the most demanding.

Easy walks in the city

The Doss Trento

It is the hill that rises on the right bank of the Adige, opposite the historic centre. From Piedicastello it is a climb of about twenty minutes to the Cesare Battisti Mausoleum, the circular monument dedicated to the Trentino patriot, from which you can see the city, the course of the river and the surrounding mountains. On the hill there is also the National Historical Museum of the Alpini. At the foot of the Doss, in Piedicastello, are the Gallerie, the free exhibition space created in two old road tunnels.

Gocciadoro park

On the east side of the city, towards Villazzano, Gocciadoro park is the woodland of the people of Trento: avenues and paths in the shade of centuries-old trees, good for a quiet stroll or a morning run.

Along the Adige

The walking and cycling path along the banks of the Adige is flat and runs past Le Albere district and the MUSE. You can walk it or cycle it: for those who want to pedal further, there is the guide Trento by bike.

Half-day hikes

Sardagna and the Bondone trails

The cable car takes you up to Sardagna in a few minutes, about 400 metres above the city. From the viewpoint, trails climb through the woods towards the hamlets of Monte Bondone; if you do not want to walk back, take the cable car down again.

Rifugio Bindesi

Above Villazzano, Rifugio Bindesi is a quiet destination popular with families: from the centre it takes about two hours on foot, which shortens considerably if you take the city bus as far as Villazzano. From the hut the trails continue towards the Marzola.

The Orrido di Ponte Alto

A few kilometres from the centre, the Fersina torrent has carved a gorge with waterfalls and rock walls. It can be visited only with a guide and by booking, along walkways and stairs, from spring to autumn: check the calendar before you go.

A demanding climb: Rifugio Maranza

Rifugio Maranza, owned by the Municipality of Trento, stands at about 1,076 metres on the slopes of the Marzola. Setting out on foot from the city you climb about 900 metres in roughly three hours: it is a hike for the fit, rewarded by the view over Trento and the Adige valley. The hut is also a crossroads of trails to the summit of the Marzola and to Rifugio Bindesi.

In the mountains, half an hour away: Monte Bondone

For a hike at altitude, the place to head for is Monte Bondone: from the Viote, at about 1,500 metres, routes lead through meadows and woods towards the Tre Cime, which rise above 2,000 metres. The ascents are moderate and the trails well marked. Everything is in the guide to Monte Bondone.

Tips for walking safely

• Check the weather: in the mountains conditions change quickly, even in summer.
• Wear hiking shoes and carry water and a warm layer, even for short outings.
• On the trails follow the white-and-red waymarks of the SAT and find out about route conditions before you set out.
• In winter, above a thousand metres, many trails are under snow: ask the tourist office for information.

After a day on foot, traditional Trentino dishes await you at the table.