Lake Garda ~ "place of guard" or "place of observation"

As we drove the hour and a half from Ortisei to Lake Garda the route was mainly autostrada.  You felt like you were leaving the mountains through Bolzano but then quickly we were seeing the mountains start to gear back up.

Rounding the bend into Riva del Garda, the northern tip of the lake was giving us a glimpse into the next adventure of our trip.  Our destination for the next few nights was the small village of Malcesine.  Tucked onto the northeastern shore of the lake.  You can see where the lake gets her name                                     "place of guard" or "place of observation" 

Strolling through this small town would ultimately bring you to the waters edge with views that stunned your senses.  The air was warm and humid with a light breeze.  A perfect day to explore along her shores.

 Just across the lake from Malcesine was Limone sul Garda.  Yes, named for lemons!  There's a 5km bike/walking path that cantilevers above the lake with a proposed 87 mile Ciclabile di Limone sul Garda to go all the way around the lake (completed in 2021) and the Ponale Road.   This area offers a wide array of biking options from these easy paths to more challenging ones that go up and down the mountainsides.   Both offer magnificent views along the western shore of Lake Garda.

 A beautiful stroll lakeside.
Seeing many boaters, sailors and windsurfers out enjoying the water before the winter season sets in.

 "places of observation" are wonderful...

what we love most is going to places where we can jump in and explore on our own two feet or wheels!


enjoy,

k