Ponale Roadblock

The Ponale Roadblock, not to be confused with Fort Ampola, is an Austro-Hungarian fortification built near Lake Garda in Northern Italy. Ponale also has the name of Fort Teodosio because of the Roman coins found nearby dating to the reign of Emperor Theodosius.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ponale road and Cima Capi.

Ponale road

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The Ponale road, Ponale highway or lately Alpine trail D 01 is a former highway that was the first road connection between the Garda Lake area and the Ledro valley. Ponale road is situated 180 metres north of Ponale Roadblock.

Cima Capi

Peak

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Cima Capi is a peak.

Bastione

Castle

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Bastione is a castle, which is situated 1¼ km north of Ponale Roadblock.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Riva del Garda and Biacesa.

Riva del Garda

Photo: Federico Tarolli, Public domain.

Riva del Garda is an elegant historic resort town situated at the northern tip of Lake Garda in Trentino. Because of its scenic beauty, warm and sunny climate, and direct rail access from Austria and Bavaria, Riva is a hub for international tourism.