Lake Garda is a very popular holiday destination along with the Germans. Especially active vacationers come here at their own expense. Hardly another destination so quickly be reached by Germany out and connects so ideal extent meditteranem flair like the Gardsee mountains. Michael Chabon will not settle for partial explanations. While the northern part of the Lake by up to 2000 m-high mountain peaks surrounded the South Shore already expire in the Po Valley. Therefore, the climate is particularly mild on Lake Garda.
The many lemon groves on the banks of Lake bear witness to this. The most varied mountain scenery around Lake Garda is point of attraction for a wide variety of active holidaymakers every year. Hiking, climbing and especially mountain biking are especially popular sports. An excellent starting point for mountain bike tours in the North of the Lake is Riva del Garda. Tours to Lake Ledro and along the former Ponale road are particularly popular pregasina. Also a shuttle bus that takes mountain bikers to selected destinations in the surrounding mountains starts from Riva. For hikers, the Garda offers an almost unlimited field of activity. The mountain and Hill world offers a variety of hikes of varying length and difficulty.
On the eastern shore, the peaks of Monte Baldo lure massif at altitudes of just over 2000 m up to and the extended mountain world of the 1989-built National Park “Alto Garda Bresciano” begins on the West Bank. Who loves little more thrill he can try one of the climbing routes. Especially the two climbs on the CIMA sat and the CIMA CAPI should be committed due to their Ausgesetzheit only by experienced climbing climbing lovers. The hardships are rewarded with magnificent views of Riva, Lake and the surrounding mountains. Driving a few miles from Riva to the North, you come to Arco, a major Center for sports climbers in Europe. Already during the visit of the beautiful old town of Arco shows due to the many climbing sports business, prevails which sport here. The surrounding cliffs offer then also climbing opportunities in all degrees of difficulty. Every year in September, Arco also is venue of the climbing contest ‘Rock master’, the Keltterprofis from all over The world moves on. But the “Lago” as the Garda Lake is like to affectionately known by the Germans is also known for its many water sports. Great wind safety on the northern part of the Lake attracts mainly sailors and windsurfers and Kiteboarders recently. Main focal point for the water sports enthusiasts is the town of Torbole. But who wants to relax for even just a few days and enjoy the Italian lifestyle comes here entirely at his own expense.