Anello di Campione del Garda — The Circular Hiking Trail You Will Not Forget

What Is the Anello di Campione?

The Anello di Campione is a circular route from the village square: 7–8 km, 400–500 metres elevation gain, 3–4 hours. Medium difficulty. No shuttle needed — the loop returns you to the same harbour where you started. CAI-waymarked throughout.

The Route — What You Will See

Start at Campione del Garda's harbour (65 m). Climb through olive groves and Mediterranean scrub. Enter the shade of mixed deciduous forest — chestnut, oak, hornbeam. Pass close to the Cascata di Campione waterfall (audible before visible). Higher up, the tree cover breaks: the kitesurf beach appears far below, filled with kites on any afternoon with wind. The lake panorama stretches to Riva del Garda in the north. Descend back through the stone lanes of Campione village.

Difficulty, Best Season and Practical Information

Medium difficulty — good ankle support required. No technical climbing.
Best seasons: Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October). Summer: start at 7:00 am. Year-round walkable.

• Start: Harbour and main square of Campione del Garda
• Duration: 3–4 hours
• Distance: ~7–8 km
• Elevation: ~400–500 m
• Waymarking: CAI signs
• Bring: 1.5 L water, trekking shoes, sun protection, windproof layer, offline map

Start the Trail in Two Minutes

Campione del Garda accommodation sits two minutes' walk from the trail start. The trail begins at the harbour — the same harbour you see from the terrace. Wake up, make coffee, lace your boots, and step outside.