Calmasino

Calmasino combines circular routes through vineyards and olive groves with cultural sites and views of Lake Garda. This gives you a destination that is not limited to a single attraction: you can explore the town on foot, choose a designated cycling tour, discover church art or view the landscape from the hills. Those looking for accommodation in Calmasino thus have a starting point for different ways of exploring the destination, without having to combine the individual experiences into a single route.

On foot through vineyards and olive groves

The “Calmasino e vigneti” circular route starts at the Piazza del Combattimento car park in Calmasino. The route is 11 kilometres long, has a low level of difficulty and takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes on foot.

The circular route leads through vineyards and olive groves and offers numerous viewpoints over Lake Garda. One of its stops is the Chiesa di San Francesco, also known as Chiesa di Palù, which dates back to the 16th century. Landscape and architectural history are closely connected here within the same named circular route, without requiring you to reduce the route to a single thematic focus.

A perspective of its own for cyclists

The “Giro dei vigneti” cycling tour is designated as a second option. It can be undertaken by bicycle or e-bike and leads through Calmasino. At 20 kilometres in length, with a low level of difficulty and an approximate duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, it differs significantly in its dimensions from the “Calmasino e vigneti” circular route. The two options therefore appeal to different ways of experiencing the wine landscape: one route is described as a walking route, the other as a cycling tour with two specified bicycle options.

Churches and historical references

There are also specific cultural points of interest apart from the two circular routes. In the Chiesa di San Michele, a chapel dedicated to Sant’Anna is located in the right wing. In addition, two large oval paintings depicting Saint Michael striking down and chaining the rebellious angels hang in the vault of the nave. A virtual tour also allows you to view existing works of art and historical references and have them narrated as an audio guide when you are on site.

Panoramic views of Lake Garda and regional olive oil

The hills of Calmasino offer panoramic views over Lake Garda and its coastal landscape. This impression of the landscape complements the circular route’s specific viewpoints with another named viewing area. The local character also includes its classification within the production area of olive oil with the protected designation of origin “Garda” and the additional geographical indication “Orientale”. This designation is reserved for extra virgin olive oil and links Calmasino to a clearly designated culinary speciality.

Other places for orientation

If you would like to expand your selection within the wider travel area, you can also consider Tacconi, Festara, Veronella, Cazzano di Tramigna, Marchesino, Belfiore, Corbiolo and Bionde.

To the overview of the wider travel area: Verona.