Top Things to do in Lake Garda
What to do and see in Lake Garda, Lake Garda: The Best Scenic Walking Areas
The largest of Italy’s fresh-water lakes, Lake Garda is located in northeast Italy. Tourists traveling here will find plenty of excursions and activities to keep them entertained year-round—everything from visiting hilly wine regions to exploring 14th-century castles. The towns and communities surrounding Lake Garda offer easy day trips from Venice, easily accessible by car or train. Major sights include the towns of Sirmione (which attracts most Lake Garda visitors thanks to its historic Rocca Scaligiera castle) and Riva del Garda (for the Varone waterfalls located nearby), as well as the region’s hills, which offer numerous hiking trails for adventurous walkers.
Restaurants in Lake Garda
1. Bastione Tognon
2. Localita Crero
3. Lago Di Garda - Lake Garda Official
4. Old Ponale Road Path
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4.5 based on 1,232 reviews
One follows via Gargnano (Gardesana Occidentale National Road SS 45bis) from the centre of Riva heading towards Limone. On the right before the tunnel, take the old road which once linked Riva del Garda with the Ledro Valley. From there one can enjoy breathtaking panoramas for once in a lifetime photo opportunities.
Reviewed By MaurizioL435 - Castelnuovo Rangone, Italy
It is an easy walk or easy mountain bike ride that offers a spectacular and breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding area. It is also littered with ruins from the WW1 era that can be visited, and at the very top, there is the Bar Ponale Alto which is a cafè that offers coffee, and food, which can be enjoyed on the terraces overlooking the Ponale gorge. Definitely a must see.
5. Lungolago di Bardolino
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4.5 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By AnHonestLady - London, United Kingdom
Clean and well kept with lots of places to sit down if it gets too much. Lovely flowers to look at along the way. We walked from Bardolino to Garda the day we arrived; it took around 45 minutes. We did walk back as well but could have used public transport I think it could be improved if the path was split for walkers and cyclists; you do need to look out for cyclists. Lovely place to sit at an evening and watch sunset. Photos were taken from Bardolino
6. Sentiero panoramico Busatte Tempesta
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4.5 based on 533 reviews
Reviewed By 446veronikah
This was really amazing experience! A few kilometers of way through mild terrain and wonderful view of the mountains around and the Lago di Garda below. We started at the info point in Torbole and ended our journey in Tempesta on bus station. We stopped and enjoy the look at every point of view, so the journey took us almost three hours. By the way here is no refreshment.
7. Lungolago di Garda
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4.5 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By POC-CW - Johnstown, Ireland
We used the walkway along the lake to walk from Garda to Bardolino. It was beautifully scenic and a great way to see another town on the lake. It stretches beyond these two towns so renting bikes would be a great way to see even more. A very safe walkway and a must do if in the area in my opinion.
8. Contrada Campo di Brenzone
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By MJGulotta - Lenox, United States
It was a very long hike to the top , but the view was amazing. The history of the village is so interesting. We spend many hours wandering and reading about the historical history.
