Pérgine, the main municipality of upper Valsugana and the third largest city of Trentino after Trento and Rovereto, acts as a gateway between Valsugana, Val dei Mocheni and Trento and Val d'Adige. Visible from the train, Castel Pérgine, atop a hill, dominates the landscape.

Walking south from the train station past the city center, signposts guide you through the sleepy town as the castle pops into and out of view. Winding upwards through old passageways, along a road and through thick forests, the path leads to a network of trails that criss-cross the hillside. In the woods, a cobblestone path eventually leads to the main road to the castle. A steep hike along the road brings you to the tower and entrance gate. From the top on the castle grounds, which are home to a hotel, restaurant and sculpture garden, is a beautiful view of the city and valley below, also offering a glimpse of the lago di Caldonazzo.

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