Hiking Lake Garda, 7 – 8 days - Hiking at Italy's largest lake
Lake Garda is Italy at its most carefree: blue water, steep mountain sides, and small towns that lie like pearls along the lake
On this hiking trip, you will stay in Riva, located in the area around Riva del Garda/Torbole at the northern end of the lake. The trip is organized with nice day hikes in varied terrain, two relaxing free days in the middle of the week, and a conclusion with a final evening by the water before returning home.
Tour operator: Rolfs Reiser
Rolfs Reiser has put together a week-long hiking trip by Lake Garda, with a base at the northern end of the lake and day trips to viewpoints, mountain plateaus, and charming villages. The hikes are affordable but sometimes go on rocky trails and old cart roads, so good shoes are important. Bestill fottur Gardasjøen her>
Travel program day by day
Day 1: Arrival at Lake Garda and check-in at the hotel
The journey starts with a flight to Italy before you head towards Lake Garda and check in at the hotel at the northern end of the lake. Breakfast and dinner are included at the hotel every day.
Day 2: Hiking in Limone with panoramic views
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Boat trip to Limone, a village with pastel-colored alleys. Strolling along the promenade and a hike up to a beautiful viewpoint over Lake Garda. Return down to the old town of Limone before the boat goes back to Riva.
Distance: approx. 6 km • Time: approx. 2.5 hours • Grade: Easy
Day 3: Monte Baldo with cable car and high mountain trails
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One of the week's big viewpoint days: Bus trip to the medieval town of Malcesine and cable car up to Monte Baldo (1,800 m above sea level) for a hike on good trails with panoramic views over Lake Garda. Return with the cable car down to Malcesine before taking the bus back to Riva.
Distance: approx. 6 km • Time: approx. 3 hours • Grade: Medium
Day 4: Free day in Riva del Garda
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Free day to explore on your own, with plenty of time to experience Riva's cobblestone streets, pastel-colored houses, and attractions such as the castle, clock tower, and bastion. Alternatively, enjoy gelato by the harbor, a leisurely stroll along the promenade, or a ferry ride to another idyllic village by Lake Garda.
Day 5: The old Ponale road and Ledro Valley
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Hiking along the old panoramic road up to Pregasina, with tunnels, steep sections, and great views over Lake Garda and Monte Baldo. Then to the mountain village of Biacesa before taking a bus to Lake Ledro, with the option for a pile dwelling museum or a leisurely walk along the lake.
Distance: approx. 10 km • Time: approx. 3.5 hours • Grade: Moderate
Day 6: Lake Tenno and the medieval village of Canale
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From the Ballino Pass, the journey goes down to the emerald green Lake Tenno and continues on old donkey paths to the medieval village of Canale. Along the way, there will be a simple local lunch, followed by a stop at Tenno Fortress and transport back.
Distance: approx. 10 km • Time: approx. 3.5 hours • Grade: Moderate
Day 7: Free day with resort towns and promenade
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Free day in Riva with time to explore cobblestone streets, pastel houses, and attractions such as the castle, clock tower, and bastion. Alternatively, enjoy gelato by the harbor, a leisurely walk along the promenade, or a ferry ride to another charming small town by Lake Garda.
Day 8: Departure from Lake Garda
Last morning by the lake, check-out and transport to the airport.
The trip is popular and is organized several times from May to the end of September. Flights are available from Bergen, Oslo, Trondheim, Stavanger, Kristiansand og Sandefjord. Bestill gjerne i god tid for å unngå at turen blir utsolgt.
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