Lago di Molveno
Molveno, Italy
A clear mountain lake at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites, with a lakeside promenade and water that stays cold even in summer. A walk around the shore takes a couple of hours and suits most visitors.
Lake Molveno in Trentino was formed by a landslide and lies between the Brenta Dolomites to the west and the Paganella–Monte Gazza massif to the south-east. An analysis of the submerged forest on the lakebed dates its origin to at least 3,000 years ago. The lake is 5.1 km long, 1.5 km wide and up to 123 m deep, with a surface area of 3.27 sq km. It has been voted "most beautiful lake in Italy" several years in a row.
The circuit path is about 11 km long and takes roughly two hours. Among other things, it passes the Fortini di Napoleone and follows a panoramic trail along the eastern shore. The village of Molveno holds the Touring Club Italiano's "Bandiera Arancione" quality award. Depending on the route, it is about 25 km from the exits of the A22 Brenner motorway.
- Nearest town
- Molveno, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.1450, 10.9500
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping Spiaggia Lago di MolvenoCampsite1 km from Lago di Molveno · 200 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Agricampeggio da BeryMotorhome stopover7 km from Lago di MolvenoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- LamarCampsite8 km from Lago di Molveno · 113 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping LillàCampsite10 km from Lago di MolvenoTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Navis Camper StopMotorhome stopover13 km from Lago di MolvenoMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- agricampeggio CalicantusCampsite13 km from Lago di Molveno · 14 pitchesCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lago di Molveno?
Lago di Molveno is in Molveno, Italy, at GPS 46.1450, 10.9500. It is about 13 km from Madonna di Campiglio.
Can you camp near Lago di Molveno?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Sosta Lago di Molveno, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 41 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Lago di Molveno?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lago di Tovel (13 km), Castel Thun (17 km), Nardis waterfall (19 km) and Sanctuary of San Romedio (27 km).
When is the best time to visit Lago di Molveno?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)