Campagnola and Val di Sogno
An easy route to do by foot or bike, on tarmac road, to visit the historical center of Malcesine, Val di Sogno and Campagnola over the hills and along the beaches. Don’t forget your bathing suit and take some time to visit the Castle of Malcesine, the old harbour and the Captain’s Palace.
SPORT: TREKKING, NORDIC WALKING, BIKE
LENGTH: 11,5 km
DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT UPHILL/DOWNHILL: 234 m
TIME BY FOOT: 4 HOURS
TIME BY BIKE: 1 HOUR
DIFFICULTY:
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The tour starts at the beginning of the southern Panoramica road. Continue north on the Gardesana road and at the second roundabout take the Via Navene Vecchia on the right uphill. Go on uphill for about 1,5 km and after a short flat stretch before the downhill, enter via San Marco on the left close to the Hotel Majestic.
Now go on straight heading north until the end of via San Marco. Head south and take the first downhill road on the left until the Gardesana road. Now take the cycle lane to go back to the center of the town past Paina beach. Under the castle take the uphill to the town, turn right and go on straight on via Porta Orientale and Cavour square to reach the historical center, around the castle.
Continue downhill and turn right to reach the old harbour of Malcesine, cross it and enter the small alley via Garibaldi. Turn left for the harbour of Malcesine (here you will find the Captain’s Palace) and go straight on along via Roma to reach the beginning of the promenade of Malcesine and go all along it to arrive in Val di Sogno. After the uphill turn on the right and go down to the beautiful bay of val di Sogno.
At about half way you take the small shortcut uphill to the Gardesana road, cross it and take the road uphill in front of you. At the crossroad turn right and once in Dos Del Pis the downhill for the Panoramica road starts. Turn left again downhill to reach the starting point.