Holiday apartment in Malcesine – Monte Baldo, trails and history

Malcesine combines impressive mountain landscapes with trails, churches and museums that appeal to a wide range of interests. Monte Baldo defines the active side of the town, while historic buildings and the world of attractions surrounding Lake Garda offer additional discoveries. If you are planning a holiday apartment in Malcesine, you can therefore spend your days combining nature, activity, history and experiences on the water.

Monte Baldo and trails for different abilities

A cable car ride from Malcesine to Monte Baldo takes around 20 minutes. The Funivia Malcesine Monte Baldo takes passengers from Malcesine or San Michele to Località Tratto Spino at an altitude of 1,760 metres. At the cable car station in Tratto Spino, there are easy trails with panoramic views. The Prà Alpesina nature trail leads to the wildlife, flora and traditions of Monte Baldo; numerous information boards provide interesting facts about the mountain.

Hiking trails also begin just a few metres from the beaches, some of which lead to the 2,218-metre-high Cima Valdritta. The Sentiero del Ventrar is a difficult, 5-kilometre-long trail with 500 metres of elevation gain and exposed sections. The hike to Cima Pozzette reaches the 2,125-metre-high summit, is 7 kilometres long and is classified as moderately difficult. The different trail lengths and difficulty levels help you adapt your daily plans to the activity you want to pursue.

Churches and palaces in Malcesine

The Chiesa della Disciplina stands on Piazza Cavour in the upper part of the town and is dedicated to Saints Benigno and Caro. Inside, there is a Renaissance painting depicting the healing of a blind man, as well as a Baroque altar made of red and white marble with an old crucifix.

The Palazzo dei Capitani was built by the Scaligeri between the 13th and 14th centuries over Roman and Romanesque remains. The ancient Pieve di Santo Stefano dates back to the 8th century. It has a single-nave interior, a vaulted ceiling and an 18th-century medallion depicting the glory of Saint Stephen. Malcesine therefore also offers specific historical points of interest for more relaxed holiday days.

Museums, the lake and the Aril River

The Museo di Storia Naturale del Baldo e del Lago offers a multimedia, sensory visit involving sight, touch, smell, hearing and interactive touchscreens. The Museo del Lago di Cassone is located at the harbour in Cassone. The Museo della Pesca e del Lago di Cassone provides insights into the lives of fishermen on Lake Garda through historic boats, nets, hooks, original fishing equipment and historical photographs.

The Aril River in Cassone is 175 metres long, crosses three bridges and has a waterfall before flowing into Lake Garda. During the Christmas celebrations, a floating nativity scene is displayed at its source; it has been set up by the Associazione "Amici del presepio" di Cassone for more than 20 years. For those interested in water sports, the EasyKite kitesurfing school at the historic site of Fraglia Vela Malcesine offers kitesurfing courses for beginners and advanced participants, as well as lift services for independent kiters.

Discover more places

For further travel planning, you can also take a look at Colognola Ai Colli, Arbizzano-Santa Maria, Lazise, Veronella, Montorio, Sorgà, Borghetto and Poiano.

For the higher-level travel overview: Verona.