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Toblino, between the lake and the castle
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Toblino Lake
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The Enchanting Atmosphere of Toblino
Lake Toblino is a small Alpine jewel in Trentino, ringed by flourishing reeds and lush vegetation. Lying at 245 m above sea level in the final basin of the “Valle dei Laghi,” it is just 20 minutes from Trento and close to the villages of Sarche, Padergnone, Vezzano and Calavino.
The Garda’s mild, almost Mediterranean climate blends with Alpine charm, making Lake Toblino unique. On a rocky promontory rises Toblino Castle, which, together with the surrounding landscape, creates a fairy‑tale scene. At dawn, when the castle emerges from the lake mists, it is easy to understand why legend says fairies once dwelt here, honoured and respected by local people.
Lake Toblino
Lake Toblino is the quintessential romantic destination: the scent of lemons, olives and rosemary mingles with the shimmering water, ideal for leisurely strolls or gentle bike rides along its banks. The loop trail is flat and family‑friendly; in under an hour you can circle the lake, starting near the bridge over the channel that links Lake Toblino to neighbouring Lake Santa Massenza.
Boardwalks thread through reeds, with information panels describing local flora and fauna. Since 1992 the lake has been protected as a biotope by the Autonomous Province of Trento. After passing the castle, the path ends near Maso Toresella, an elegant 19th‑century villa and renowned winery (closed to the public, used exclusively for weddings).
Toblino Castle
About 500 metres along the verdant lakeside trail stands the Castle of Toblino. Dating back to the 12th century, it is considered one of the loveliest fortresses in Trentino. Rebuilt in the 1500s by Prince‑Bishop Bernardo Clesio, then refined by the Madruzzo family and later the Wolkensteins, the castle combines Renaissance grace with Alpine austerity.
Now privately owned, the castle houses a café with a panoramic terrace and an upscale restaurant, both reached through the main gate. Visitors may enter the courtyard, but interior rooms open only for special events (weddings, ceremonies). For postcard‑worthy views, follow the wooden boardwalk skirting the eastern shore, where walls, battlements and cypresses reflect in the lake’s blue‑green mirror.
