Ponale
River in Italy
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The Ponale is a 7-kilometre-long (4 mi) river originating in Lake Ledro (Lago di Ledro) in Trentino, Northern Italy.
| Ponale | |
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 Ponale valley close to lake Garda from old Ponale road. A tributary cascade can be seen to the right. | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lake Ledro |
| • elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) |
| Mouth | Lake Garda |
• coordinates | 45.8613°N 10.8328°E |
• elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Length | 7 km (4.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Po→ Adriatic Sea |
The river first passes Molina di Ledro, Prè di Ledro and Biacesa, where feeding a fish farm. Starting from Biacesa the Ponale enters a steep canyon, and after a cascade the Ponale flows into Lake Garda close to Porto del Ponale.