Easy walks near Cares and Comano Terme

Looking for easy walks in Comano Terme? These three routes explore the surrounding villages and countryside. They start in Vigo Lomaso, Poia and Vergonzo, not at Casa Regina 21’s door in Cares: plan the journey to the starting point separately.

• Potato Trail from Vigo Lomaso: 7.6 km · 1 h 45 min · 199 m ascent.
• Santa Croce below Monte Casale, from Poia: 5.6 km · 1 h 45 min · 225 m ascent.
• Castel Restor and its villages, from Vergonzo: 5.1 km · 2 h · 148 m ascent.

These are the full-route figures published in the official pages linked below, checked on 4 September 2026. Treat their timings as a guide and add breaks and travel time. All three are classified as easy, but that does not mean flat or suitable for every walker. Check current closures and weather before leaving.

Start in Vigo Lomaso; the official directions indicate free parking below the church. The loop crosses the Lomaso farming landscape and introduces its potato-growing tradition. It is the longest of these three choices, even though its published walking time is shorter than Castel Restor’s.

The route is described as family-friendly, but judge the full distance against your children’s walking experience. Use the official Potato Trail map and route details to plan it.

Start in Poia, where the official guide indicates free parking. The loop climbs towards Agritur Mass Marocc and the small Santa Croce church, returning through Comano village. This is the church below Monte Casale, not Santa Croce del Bleggio.

The route includes steep uphill stretches despite its easy classification. Check the elevation profile on the official “Ai piedi del Monte Casale” route; this is not a flat riverside stroll.

Start at Vergonzo, using the parking near the turn-off for the castle. The itinerary climbs to the ruins of Castel Restor before continuing through the surrounding villages. The published 5.1 km and 2 hours cover that complete circuit, not just the walk up to the castle.

Use the official Castel Restor route page for navigation and current information.

For children already used to walking, compare the distance and climbs with routes they have enjoyed before. Castel Restor has the lowest published ascent of these three; the Potato Trail is longer; the Santa Croce route includes steep climbing. None is automatically the best fit for every family.

“Easy” is a walking grade, not an accessibility rating. We do not describe these whole circuits as pushchair- or wheelchair-accessible. Check the surfaces, gradients and current access with the local tourist office if you need a step-free route.

For mountain trails and a more demanding day, use the separate Comano Terme and Brenta Dolomites hiking guide rather than treating these village walks as high-mountain routes.

• download or save the official route before leaving;
• wear footwear suited to paths that may be wet or uneven;
• take water and a light extra layer;
• turn back if weather or trail conditions feel unsuitable.

Families can find more flexible ideas in our family guide. For a lake day, see the Lake Tenno guide.

After your walk, return to Casa Regina 21, an independent holiday house in Cares, with a kitchen, garden and parking for a stay at your own pace.