Lake Ledro

Embedded in a magic alpine landscape, Lake Ledro is situated at 655 m a.s.l. in the Valle di Ledro between Lake Garda and Lake Idro. The 48 metres deep lake is enclosed by dense forests and extends over a surface of 2.2 sq km. Its crystal clear turquoise water reflects the surrounding mountains, making it one of the most beautiful alpine lakes throughout the region.

Lake Ledro was completely isolated until 1847, when a narrow serpentine road was built, today accessible only for mountain bikers. The valle di Ledro can now be easily reached thanks to a modern road with two tunnels, built in the late 1980's. Lake Ledro is famous for an important archaeologic finding made in 1929, when the water level was lowered to carry out hydroelectric works. On this occasion, a pile-dwelling settlement from the Bronze age, which is nowadays one of the best preserved and largest ones in Europe, was brought to light.

Some of the findings were targeted by illegal excavators, but fortunately many of them could be saved and are now exhibited in the museum of Molina di Ledro, the main locality of the Valle di Ledro. The lake is an ideal spot to relax and offers a wide range of possibilites for everyone. From leisure fishing, to a stroll around the lake or along the 200 km long path network, to a refreshing bath - at Lake Ledro you are definitely spoilt for choice!

In 2024 the Guida Blu of the Legambiente and of the Touring Club Italiano, an association founded in 1894 with the aim of promoting tourism in Italy, awarded the municipality of Ledro and its eponymous lake the prestigious award "Cinque Vele" for its excellent water quality and services and the particular attention devoted to the protection of the environment and biodiversity.