Pack a swimming costume, hiking shoes and bike helmet

A summer full of adventures on Lake Molveno, the most beautiful lake in Italy

"Dad, what are we doing today?" This is the burning question, when you are on holiday with children. This time, however, you are all prepared, and you immediately say “How about a bike ride? Or shall we all go and see the animals on a farm? Or, what if we went canoeing on the lake instead?".  

You left them speechless. 

Lake Molveno has a lot to offer in summer. Bike Parks famous throughout Europe, the Brenta Dolomites to be discovered on foot and an Alpine lake that boasts the title of Italy's most beautiful lake. Dive into this holiday! 

 

Canoeing on the lake

How about hiring a canoe to explore the lake? Molveno was awarded the coveted Five Sails in the Guida Blu 2024 by Legambiente and Touring Club Italiano. This award recognises the purity of the water, the beauty of the landscape, the focus on sustainability and the protection of biodiversity.  

MTB on Paganella

Over 400 kilometres of MTB trails, taking in woods, meadows and mountain lakes. This is the Dolomiti Paganella Bike Area, an international reference point for MTB enthusiasts. From easier dirt tracks, also suitable for families, to singletrack routes for experts. You are in one of the best bike resorts in Europe. 

Excursion with a view

There is nothing healthier than a walk in the woods, breathing in the fresh mountain air. Especially if you are walking in the Brenta Dolomites, which are also good for the eyes and heart. There are plenty of trails in the Lake Molveno area, with varying levels of difficulty, from those for experts to those for families, thanks to the ski lifts that take you straight to the top. 

Adventures in the mountains

Adventure parks, Alpine pastures for getting to know the animals, walks for all ages and a huge six-metre tall wooden bear. The Pradel Plateau is the ideal destination for a family excursion in the mountains. You can get there on foot, just an hour's walk from the villages of Andalo or Molveno, or in comfort with the cable car. Once at the top, all you have to do is choose which will be your first adventure. 

The village “meeters and greeters”

The best way to get to know places is to visit them in the company of those who have always known and loved them. This is why the inhabitants of San Lorenzo Dorsino, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, have decided to offer up their time to accompany you on a walk through their village, embracing the motto 'Vieni come ospite, vai come amico' (Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend). With them you will discover this village’s stories, its artistic, scenic and culinary treasures and, above all, the warm hospitality of its inhabitants. 

Published on 24/03/2025