{"id":17021,"date":"2026-08-12T14:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitlagodigarda.it\/lake-garda-waterfalls-the-complete-guide-varone-and-beyond\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T07:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T07:57:34","slug":"lake-garda-waterfalls-the-complete-guide-varone-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitlagodigarda.it\/en\/lake-garda-waterfalls-the-complete-guide-varone-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Garda Waterfalls: The Complete Guide (Varone and Beyond)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The most beautiful and easiest-to-reach waterfalls near Lake Garda are the Varone Waterfall in Riva del Garda<\/strong> (a nearly 100-metre drop, open all year, paid entry), the Campione del Garda Waterfall<\/strong> with its natural pool, the Sopino Waterfall<\/strong> above Limone sul Garda and the Ponale Waterfall<\/strong>, reachable only by boat or e-bike. In this guide you’ll find how to get to each one, what to expect, and which waterfall to choose depending on how much time you have.<\/p>\n

Varone Waterfall: Lake Garda’s Most Famous Waterfall<\/h2>\n
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The path leading to the Varone Waterfall, between the walls of the gorge. Source: official website cascata-varone.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just a few kilometres from Riva del Garda<\/a>, the Varone Waterfall plunges almost 100 metres into a gorge carved by water over more than 20,000 years. It’s the most visited and best-equipped waterfall on the lake: a fully paved path, two panoramic caves and a green area with a bar and refreshment point. A great half-day stop, even with children.<\/p>\n

Where it is and how to get there<\/h3>\n

The Parco Grotta Cascata Varone is located in the hamlet of Tenno, about 4 km from central Riva del Garda. It’s easy to reach by car (paid parking near the entrance) or by local bus from Riva del Garda; for anyone staying on the lake, it also makes for an easy stop on an e-bike ride.<\/p>\n

For up-to-date opening dates, hours and prices, check the <\/span>official park website<\/a>.<\/span><\/h3>\n

What to see: the two caves<\/h3>\n

From the entrance, a paved path with around 70 steps leads down to the Lower Cave, the most spectacular vantage point, where you can watch the water crash into the gorge up close. Climbing back up brings you to the Upper Cave, with a different view over the waterfall and the rock smoothed by thousands of years.<\/p>\n

Practical tips for your visit<\/h3>\n