# Lago di Molveno

> 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.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/lago-di-molveno/

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

## 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.

## Sources

- [Lago di Molveno – dolomiti.it](https://www.dolomiti.it/it/fiumi-laghi-cascate/lago-di-molveno)

## Nearby

- [Lago di Tovel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-lago-tovel/) – 13 km
- [Castel Thun](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-castel-thun/) – 17 km
- [Nardis waterfall](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-cascate-nardis/) – 19 km
- [Sanctuary of San Romedio](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-san-romedio/) – 27 km

## 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)