Lake Ledro

An easy walk along the shore of this beautiful lake, this walk allows you to see both sides of the lake. This is one of the best lakes in the Alps, suitable for families and for those looking for a place to relax. Do not miss the Museum with the Palafitte of the Bronze Age.

Starting point

Ledro (TN), Molina di Ledro downtown near the Palafitte

End point

Molina di Ledro, this is a walk around the entire lake.

On the way

Molina (655mt) - Mezzolago (655 mt) – Pieve (655 mt) – Molina (655 mt)

Access to the starting point

By car : From A22 highway, Rovereto Sud exit, follow directions for Riva del Garda, Garda Lake, then follow for the Ledro Valley; from the A4 highway, Brescia Est exit, follow directions for Madonna di Campiglio, Trento, then in Storo turn right and follow the directions for the Ledro Valley

Bus : From Riva del Garda daily buses to Ledro

Parking area

Parking area near Lake Ledro in Molina

Trail description

The trail starts in Molina. Here the Museum with its Palafitte is open to the public and it is possible to visit these ancient buildings and the archeological artifacts found in the 30s. The archaeologists discovered an entire village of the Bronze Age and this area has been declared a Unesco heritage site.

From the 'Besta' beach, just in front of the Museum, a small sign indicates the direction for the lakeside walk and crossing a wooden bridge, near the campsite, the almost flat path follows the shore of the lake. Every place is a panoramic view point, with the turquois color of the water and the view of the mountains reflected in the lake. It is possible to have a rest and relax on the benches or tables where you can have a pic-nic. After circa 20 minutes you reach the paved road that you need to cross and follow for Belvedere street. The road starts to go up and after one kilometer reaches Mezzolago. The streets and the houses of Mezzolago, decorated with flowers and small murals depicting scenes of early life in the area, give this village a special charm. Crossing the paved road again, the path continues on the lakeside to the next town Pieve di Ledro. This side of the the lake is very touristic with restaurants and hotels and during the summer it is possible to rent a pedal boat, a canoe or a windsurf. Following the directions to the campsite, the path continues on the opposite lakeside. Here you will be surrounded by tall trees and through the leaves you can glimpse the clear water of the lake. A paved road brings you to the beautiful, charming Pur beach, continues in direction of Molina and in half an hour you will be back to the parking area.