From Lake Garda to Venice

From the north shores of Lake Garda you walk along ancient pilgrim routes through the rock deserts of the Sarca-valley down into the Etsch-valley to Trento. From there you proceed into the wonderfully quiet valley of Valsugana, which was already utilised by the Romans along the Via Claudia Augusta in order to reach the Adriatic Sea. Here you come across imperial spa towns and historic forts, busy village centres invite you to an adventurous exploration. You experience the Lake Garda mountains, the Vizentiner Alps, the high summits of the Cima Dodoci, you walk through an open-air art exhibition and get to know the rivers Brenta, Sile, Sarca and Etsch. Glistening lakes and high mountains are your constant companion. The high-altitude paths above the Brenta-valley guide you downhill into the wine-growing region of Bassano del Grappa. Through the impressive river landscape of the Sile Nature Park you reach the lagoon region of the UNESCO – World Heritage Site Venice.

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Details about the hiking holiday from Lake Garda to Venice

“Ciao, un cappuccino, per favore!” And then take a seat in the beautiful old town of Riva and let the Southern flair and relaxed atmosphere on a warm summer evening work its magic for you. This is how a hiking holiday in Bella Italia can start, don’t you think? Through the vineyards of the Sarca Valley, you put one foot in front of the other on the first stage until you finally hike through the ‘rocky desert of the Marroche’ in Pietramurata. There you can not only marvel at the highest rock faces of the Lake Garda mountains, but you can also take a look at the Castello di Toblino in the “Valley of the Lakes”.

In Trento not only ancient fortresses meet ancient bulwarks. Above all, the Dolomites open up deep views of the Adige Valley and the old town of Trento for hikers. You continue by train to the Romanesque centre of Pergine Valsugana. Historic Roman roads, idyllic lakeside paths and fascinating high-altitude hikes sweeten your walk. On the seventh day of your walking holiday you reach the highlight of the tour: Venice. Curved bridges, the breathtaking St. Mark’s Square with hundreds of pigeons and the impressive architecture of the palazzi bring a bygone era back to life.

Highlights of the walking tour from Lake Garda to Venice

• Trento – a pearl in Northern Italy: The capital of Trentino offers monuments, palazzi and castles of all kinds.
• A city in the sea: The lagoon city of Venice is best known for the Grand Canal, as well as the Renaissance and Gothic palaces. Taka a gondola ride and let the dolce vita drift you through the lagoons at sunset.

Worth knowing about the hiking tour from Lake Garda to Venice

Comfortable tours with spectacular natural impressions await you on the eight-day hiking holiday from Lake Garda to Venice. The hiking route mostly leads you on paths and gravel roads. Very few sections are rocky and narrow. Should you ever run out of steam, there is almost always the possibility to choose a shorter and easier option.

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• This hiking holiday is also available in the Charm-version: From Lake Garda to Venice with Charm, 8 days.