A walk amongst the olive trees and votive shrines

Walk among the olive trees and votive capitals - Experience with an environmental guide

Experience with Environmental Guide – Among the Olive Trees and Votive Chapels

Discover an authentic face of Malcesine with a pleasant guided walk among the ancient olive groves and the characteristic votive chapels that tell the story, culture, and traditions of the area.

Accompanied by an environmental guide, you will walk along a panoramic route of about 4 km, immersed in the Mediterranean landscape of Lake Garda. During the walk, you will discover the history of olive cultivation, the peculiarities of the local environment, and the significance of the small votive chapels scattered along the trails.

The excursion lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes, with a positive elevation gain of 240 meters, and is suitable for everyone. No special hiking skills are required.

Useful Information

  • Languages: Italian and English
  • Car park and starting/finishing point: IAT office (alternatively: the San Michele midway station on the cable car line – North car park)

  • Length: about 4 km

  • Elevation Gain: +240 m
  • Difficulty: easy, suitable for everyone
  • Dogs: allowed only if kept on a leash
  • Strollers: not allowed

Recommended Clothing and Equipment

  • Closed shoes with a treaded sole
  • Water
  • Hat
  • Sun cream
  • K-way

Participation Fee

  • Adults: € 8.00
  • Young people up to 18 years: € 4.00

Reservation required by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the experience.

For information and bookings: IAT office at the bus station


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19.08.2026 17:00
19.08.2026 17:00
09.09.2026 17:00
16.09.2026 17:00
23.09.2026 17:00
07.10.2026 17:00
21.10.2026 17:00
Map
San Michele, stazion e intermedia funivia
Malcesine - Via Gardesana 238
Informations
IAT Malcesine Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica
aria.location: Via Gardesana 238 - 37018 Malcesine
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