Activities on Lake Garda
Lake Garda is a playground for young and old. There are so many ways to be active. We have tried many things and always leave our comfort zone to take on new challenges. Of course, safety is always our top priority. On Lake Garda there are many opportunities for outdoor activities suitable for all ages and interests. These include:
Hiking: The landscape around Lake Garda is ideal for hiking, with many marked routes and breathtaking views.
Cycling and mountain biking: Lake Garda is also a popular destination for cyclists, with many well-maintained bike paths. Especially mountain biking is very popular, there are many signposted tours with great trails.
Water sports: Lake Garda is a popular destination for water sports, especially for sailors, surfers and kite surfers. There are also opportunities for swimming, diving and stand-up paddling. What’s also cool: in some places you can rent a motorboat (you don’t need a license for that) and cruise on the lake :-). For us, water sports also include canyoningwhich is actually a mixture of climbing and water sports.
Climbing and via ferrata: There are many opportunities for climbing and via ferrata near Lake Garda (e.g. in Arco). These are suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers. There are climbing routes and via ferratas of various degrees of difficulty.
Other activities: Lake Garda has an incredible amount to offer. Many of our activities do not fit into any particular category. Just take a look, there is something for everyone 🙂
Lake Garda hiking
The breathtaking scenery and the variety of trails make Lake Garda a paradise for hikers. We especially recommend the hikes on the surrounding mountains to enjoy the view of the lake. Sometimes we also go on hikes in neighboring areas.
Tibetan Bridge Lake Garda – Ponte Tibetano Torri del Benaco
Tibetan Bridge Lake Garda - Today we would like to tell you about a special hike that we recently undertook: A circular hike to the Tibetan Bridge, a wonderful tour for nature...
Hike Monte Zenone Tremosine
Hike Monte Zenone Tremosine - It was a cloudy morning when we set off from the Polzone Hiking Park on trail 218 to Valle San Michele. First we followed the road and after a good...
Tremosine Hiking – From Pieve to Campione
Tremosine Hiking - The hike from Pieve die Tremosine to Campione is one of our favorite hikes on Lake Garda. We have walked the tour a few times and are always amazed by the...
Hiking in Villanders
Hiking in Villanders - Excursion from Lake Garda to South Tyrol Villanders or Villandro is located between Bressanone and Bolzano in the Valle Isarco and is easily accessible...
Where is the best place to go hiking on Lake Garda?
Lake Garda hiking Where is the best place to go hiking on Lake Garda? This question is easy to answer:Lake Garda is not only a popular destination for sun worshippers, mountain...
Ghost village Campo di Brenzone
The abandoned village on Lake Garda Campo di Brenzone! Who does not know the ghost village on Lake Garda? While searching for mysterious places on Lake Garda, I came across the...
Cycling and mountain biking on Lake Garda
The Garda region offers breathtaking scenery, a variety of bike paths and mountain bike trails, and excellent infrastructure for cyclists. We are happy to share our experiences and recommendations with you.
Alpencross Garmisch Lake Garda: By MTB to the lake
Alpencross Garmisch Gardasee - My buddies Ralph, Christian and I had been planning this tour for a long time. We are enthusiastic hobby mountain bikers and spend a lot of time in...
Tremalzo mountain bike
MTB Tour to Tremalzo Pass via San Michele Tremalzo mountain bike - they say that every self-respecting mountain biker must have ridden up Monte Tremalzo at least once or done an...
Mountain biking on Lake Garda
The Garda Region - An Eldorado for Mountain Bikers Mountain biking on Lake Garda - The region around Lake Garda is known for its picturesque landscapes and spectacular views of...
Water sports on Lake Garda
With its crystal clear waters and strong winds, the lake offers excellent conditions for sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and stand-up paddling. Canyoning belongs for us to water sports and also to climbing
Canyoning on Lake Garda – Fun for the whole family?
It's your own fault if you don't give it a try! Canyoning at Lake Garda - On a summery day, our neighbor girl at Lake Garda asked if we would like to go canyoning. Yes, why not?...
SUP on Lake Garda Italy – Is it hard to learn?
Where can you SUP on Lake Garda? SUP on Lake Garda Italy - How hard can Stand Up Paddling be? - I often asked myself this question during my stays on Lake Garda. Whenever my...
Via Ferrata on Lake Garda
Lake Garda is a true mecca for via ferrata fans and offers a variety of spectacular via ferrata along the rocks and mountains around the lake.
Via Ferrata on Lake Garda
What is a via ferrata? Definition and equipment A via ferrata is a mountain path equipped with wire ropes and steel ladders that allows adventurers to safely climb steep or less...
Excursion from Lake Garda to the Ponte Del Sole in Dossena – the longest Tibetan bridge in Italy
Ponte del Sole Dossena - Tibetan Bridge Italy: We rightly consider Lake Garda to be one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy. We were enchanted by the picturesque beauty, relaxed...
Via ferrata Rio Salagoni
Via ferrata in shady gorge In search of a new challenge and a special experience, we came across the via ferrata Rio Salagoni during our research. Since we are still at the very...
Via Ferrata Lake Garda Cima Capi
Destination: Cima Rocca galleries Via Ferrata Lake Garda Cima Capi - Between high altitude and palpitations After my husband Andy had done the Colodri via ferrata (suitable for...
Other activities
We love trips to other places around the lake. Or special events like paragliding. Or self-guided tours with the Vespa. Or visiting the small towns around the lake. These are usually worth seeing and often worth a separate article. Just take a look and be surprised!
From Lake Garda to Mantua (Mantova)
From Lake Garda to Mantua - In March, we were finally back on Lake Garda and of course, we did a lot of traveling. This time we went on a day trip from Lake Garda to the historic...
From Lake Garda to Rome (via Cinque Terre)
From Lake Garda to Rome - After our first stage from Lake Garda to the Cinque Terre, we continued our Interrail adventure with a train journey to Rome. This stage of our journey...
From Lake Garda to Cinque Terre and Rome – Interrail Italy Trip
Lake Garda Cinque Terre - In December 2022 we both had the idea to make a little round trip through Italy by train in 2023! Have any of you done this before? To be honest, we...
From Lake Garda to Verona – Different than expected!
From Lake Garda to Verona - Even though we enjoy every minute we can be at Lake Garda, we are also drawn to cultural highlights from time to time - this time to the cultural...
What to do when it rains on Lake Garda?
10 tips for activities, even if the weather does not cooperate!What to do when it rains on Lake Garda? Bad weather on Lake Garda? You were looking forward to sunny days at the...
Lake Garda Private Boat Tour – Absolutely Awesome!
Lake Garda Private Boat Tour: a wonderful experience Lake Garda Private Boat Tour - Lake Garda, this sparkling jewel of Italy, never fails to captivate us with its natural beauty...
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