Hiking tours on Lake Garda | Eurohike hiking holidays

Hiking group in Gargnano with a view of Lake Garda

A walk through the idyllic villages surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, through the beautiful Italian cities. The Lake Garda region has it all for you.

From Lake Garda to Venice

8 Days

9 ratings

From Merano to Lake Garda

8 Days

105 ratings

From Verona to Lake Garda

7 Days

1 rating

All hiking tours at Lake Garda

South Tyrolean Alps meet mediterranean charm

All hiking tours at Lake Garda

Questions and answers about your hiking holiday around Lake Garda

At what time of the year is a hiking holiday around Lake Garda particularly recommended?

Our hiking holidays around Lake Garda can be booked from May to October. The hiking tour from Verona to Lake Garda can be experienced all year round from January to December.

Which hiking tours can be experienced around Lake Garda?

You can experience these individual hiking tours around Lake Garda:

Walking: From Lake Garda to Venice, 8 days | From Lake Garda to Venice with Charm, 8 days
Mountain Hiking: From Meran to Lake Garda, 8 days | From Meran to Lake Garda with Charm, 8 days
Moderate Walking: From Verona to Lake Garda, 7 days

Is hiking with a dog possible at Lake Garda?

Our hiking holidays around Lake Garda are also ideal for hiking with dogs. The hiking paths and routes are dog-friendly and the accommodations are also looking forward to your four-legged companion. A hiking holiday with a dog around Lake Garda is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience.

What special highlights do you come across when hiking around Lake Garda?

Whether with a wonderful cappuccino or gelato in Riva del Garda, on the way along the fantastic hiking paths or while relaxing in your selected hotels and accommodations – hiking around Lake Garda becomes a particularly relaxing experience on a hiking holiday with luggage transfer. Hardly anywhere else can you enjoy the Italian way of life so intensely and experience a break from everyday life.

Our most beautiful hiking tours around Lake Garda

Around Lake Garda

Our new hiking tour takes you to the most beautiful places around Lake Garda. Experience the varied landscape in the north of Italy's largest lake. Impressive cliffs and magnificent views await you on the UNESCO World Heritage Road along the western shore to Salò. From here you can feel the warm wind and the pleasant Mediterranean flair in Sirmione and Desenzano. You can also hike along the most beautiful paths on the east bank and enjoy the beautiful fishing villages such as Garda and Bardolino.

Punta Larici viewpoint with a view of Lake Garda

Around Lake Garda

8 Days

Hiking trail on footbridges along cliffs above Lake Garda

Lake Garda – Venice

A trip to Venice – who doesn’t want that? Walk from Italy’s most popular lake, Lake Garda, to the lagoon city. Experience the angular rocks of Marroche, rustic cottages and fabulous views of the mountain pastures. The untouched nature of Italy is your constant companion.

Verona – Lake Garda

Wonderful hiking trails, special historical sites and the marvellous cuisine of Italy await you on our hiking tour from Verona to Lake Garda. Starting from Verona, you will hike through the picturesque Valpolicella. With every step you take, you immerse yourself even further in the Italian flair. There is guaranteed to be time to visit sights and cultural highlights. Lake Garda is the final destination of your hiking tour.

From Lake Garda to Venice

8 Days

9 ratings

From Verona to Lake Garda

7 Days

1 rating

Merano – Lake Garda

The promising alpine crossing has much to offer: hike along the mighty Dolomites across the wonderful alpine pastures of South Tyrol to Lake Garda and experience the diversity of Italy's nature.

Merano – Lake Garda with charm

On your tour you will hike through idyllic villages and glittering mountain lakes, always accompanied by the mountain landscape of South Tyrol until you finally reach your destination, the Mediterranean Lake Garda. Enjoy accommodation with that extra bit of comfort on our charming journey.

From Merano to Lake Garda

8 Days

105 ratings

Two hikers study the hiking map on the post bridge with a view of Merano and the mountains behind it

From Merano to Lake Garda with Charm

8 Days

36 ratings

Travel stories about our hiking tours around Lake Garda

Hiker with dog with a panoramic view of the South Tyrolean landscape

June 30, 2024

Guests on Tour

A 6-Stage hike from Merano to Lake Garda

Through his outdoor blog UrbanHiker.de, Nick offers tips for both beginners and seasoned hikers on routes, destinations, and outdoor adventures with dogs. His goal is to inspire people to explore the world on foot, from urban environments to rural landscapes, and from low mountain ranges to the Alps. Nick, accompanied by his beloved dog Asta, enjoys exploring long-distance hiking trails and mountainous terrain. Here, he shares his experience of the Eurohike long-distance hiking tour from Merano to Lake Garda with his canine companion. You can read the first part of his Alpine crossing in the travel report on hiking with a dog from Garmisch to Meran.

December 21, 2020

Guests on Tour

Travel report: Hiking from Merano to the glittering Lake Garda

In her outdoor travel blog Couchflucht, Sabrina writes under the motto "Get off the sofa & out into nature" about her adventures outside in the country and takes readers to the most beautiful corners of the world, far away from mass tourism. In her reports she gives authentic insights into her travels, shares what she experienced and has valuable tips on everything to do with the outdoors. We are pleased that Sabrina took a closer look at one of our hiking trips at the beginning of October and chose the beautiful South Tyrol, more precisely the tour from Merano to Lake Garda. Read her travelogue featuring her colourful experiences and impressions here:

Mountain scenery of the Brenta Dolomites

September 25, 2019

Team Members on Tour

From Caldaro to Lake Garda

For my hiking tour this year, I decided on a shortened version of the classic 'From Merano to Lake Garda’ with my girlfriend. We skipped the first two stages and arrived at Caldaro. From here it took four days via Coredo, Molveno and Ponte Arche to Riva del Garda.

January 30, 2019

Team Members on Tour

Sandra hikes from Meran to Lake Garda

The further south we went the sunnier and more beautiful it became. The anticipation of our hiking tour ‘From Meran to Lake Garda’ grew bigger and bigger. In the afternoon we arrived in bright sunshine at the Meran City Hotel. A very nice city hotel. After we moved into our very bright, spacious room we strolled through the beautiful historical city of Merano. At 6.30pm Johannes and Andrea gave the tour briefing in the hotel. They did a great job. They ran through every day of the hiking tour with us. So we felt very well prepared and were already looking forward to our first day of hiking tomorrow morning.

Top attractions around Lake Garda

Bardolino

Wine enjoyment of the best quality

Verona

Home of Romeo and Juliet

Venedig

The city on the water

Limone

City of lemons with winding alleyways in the mountainside

Gardaland

The largest theme park in Italy

What our guests say

[...] I had an unforgettable hiking holiday, I met fantastic, same-minded people, and I totally recommend Eurohike and I'm ready for my next year hiking tours :-)

Ewa Badaruk

The nature is breath-taking, and I enjoyed walking along "waalwegs" just as much as in the Brenta-Dolomites. [...] The guide from Eurohike gave nice tips at the start of the trip, and all the transfers, tickets and vouchers were delivered as promised. All over, this is a hike that I can highly recommend to others!

Tonje Isabell Sando

Nice and varied hikes with lots of vertical meters, mountains, forrests, small cosy villages. Tough but rewarding.

Anne Buelow Find

Useful information about your hiking tour around Lake Garda

Facts about Lake Garda

Location: between the Alps in the north and the Po Valley in the south
Area of Lake Garda: 370 km²
Places on Lake Garda: the most beautiful places to visit include Garda, Riva del Garda, Bardolino, Limone sul Garda, Tremosine, Lazise, Saló and Sirmione
Official language: Italian
Highest mountain: Monte Cadria at 2,254 metres
Season: The best time for hiking holidays on Lake Garda is from May to September

The Climate at Lake Garda

Lake Garda benefits from its proximity to the Mediterranean, enjoying a sub-Mediterranean climate that creates ideal conditions for your vacation. Mild temperatures prevail, especially in the summer and spring. The northern part of the lake, nestled among majestic mountains, experiences a hint of alpine climate, in contrast to the warmer southern regions. With abundant sunshine, the area offers perfect hiking weather and lush, vibrant nature along the trails. During the summer, the water temperature of Lake Garda can reach up to 23°C (73.4°F).

Culture and traditions

From historic museums and ancient ruins to Venetian castles and stunning villas, Lake Garda is brimming with cultural gems. Among the most notable villas are the 17th-century Palazzo Bettoni and the Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera. The Isola del Garda, nestled in the heart of the lake, is a true treasure with its breathtaking gardens and privately owned neo-Gothic Venetian-style villa, accessible by excursion boats. The majestic Rocca Scaligera fortress stands as the gateway to the town of Sirmione. For classical music enthusiasts, a visit to the world-famous opera festivals at the Arena di Verona is a must.

The Villa Scipione Borghese surrounded by its magnificent gardens

Mediterranean Flavors at Lake Garda

Wine connoisseurs and food enthusiasts will delight in the Mediterranean flavors and fine wines at Lake Garda. One of the region's most renowned wines is Bardolino, a red wine grown on the southeastern shore of the lake, near the town of the same name, and bearing the prestigious DOC certification. The local cuisine is wonderfully diverse: from fresh lake fish and delicious tortellini from Valeggio sul Mincio, to seafood risotto and fine cheeses, you’ll find exquisite dishes on the menus of local restaurants and cozy trattorias. Be sure to try the flavorful fish soup, a specialty loved by both locals and visitors alike.

Did you know ...

that Lake Garda spans three provinces: Trentino, Verona, and Brescia?
that the German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited Lake Garda and even wrote about its beauty?
that with an area of 370 km² (142.5 square miles), Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy?
that Lake Garda is home to a wide variety of fish species, which are served as specialties in the restaurants along the lakeside towns?