Routes on foot

Welcome to the “Routes on Foot” section of the Toscolano Maderno website, where you can explore the walking itineraries that combine the natural beauty of Lake Garda with the historic and culture beauty of the area. This section will take you through some of the most stunning routes in the area, suitable for lovers of walks and excursions.

Here you will find information on how to reach them, the length, degree of difficulty and the points of interest you will find along the way. Whether you are expert walkers or simple lovers of the country ramble, here you will find the perfect itinerary to explore and appreciate the wonders of Toscolano Maderno.

Leave the main road SS45 bis at the bridge of Toscolano and drive up the the council road to Montemaderno as far as Sanico.

Leave the main road SS45 bis near the bridge of Toscolano, go up the council road of Montemaderno as far as Sanico and on to the Croce di Ortello...

From Maernì di Sotto take the path signed 2.7 on the right as far as the Puntesela on the Campei stream.

Drive along the main road SS45 bis as far as Ponte Lefà and turn left to the parking lot of the Church of San Giorgio(a memorial stone of a Roman woman can be seen there).

.Park just outside Gaino, walk into the historical centre as far as Piazza Michelangelo, turn right into Via Folino – Cabiana and then after 50 m.

Take the road to Maclino from the Piazza del Ponte of Toscolano. After about 200 mt. take the steep asphalt lane on the right.

Park beside the main road SS45bis at the Cappella dei Viandanti(1), take the panoramic path climbing up on the right above the road and continue to Messaga.

From the car park in Cecina go along Via Cecina and into the historical centre. After about 150 mt.

From Piazza Caduti – Via Trieste walk up to the right along the panoramic path of Piè Costa as far as the crossroads, then go up to the left along Via Firenze until you get to the votive shrine with the tryptich on the council road.

From the square in Toscolano turn right to Via Monti and walk along the panoramic street dominating the small harbour of Toscolano.

Leave the main road SS45bis near the bridge in Toscolano and drive up to Montemaderno as far as Sanico, where you park in the centre of the village.

Leave the main road SS45 bis near the bridge in Toscolano and go into the “Valley of the Papermills”.

Leave the main road SS45 bis near the bridge of Toscolano and drive into the Valle delle Cartiere (Valley of the Papermills).

Leave the main road SS45 bis near the bridge in Toscolano and drive into the Valle delle Cartiere.

Park at Piazzale Roma and walk along the promenade as far as the square in Maderno.

Park at the car park of Piazzale Roma  ( Maderno ) along the main road SS45 bis, cross the road and go up the staircase facing the lake.

Take the path at Palazzo di Archesane which ,with a rise of 350 m., takes you to Passo dello Spino in about one hour.