Parco Alto Garda Bresciano

The Alto Garda Bresciano Park extends from Lake Garda's north-western shore into a mountainous hinterland. Established in 1989, it protects a landscape of Mediterranean vegetation, forests and high rocky habitats.

Why it matters

The contrast between lake and mountain creates exceptional environmental variety. The protected landscape also records human work, including terraced cultivation, lemon houses and the use of woodland and upland pastures.

What to notice

Elevations rise from about 65 metres at the lake to nearly 2,000 metres. Inland, the Gardesana Occidentale forest covers more than 11,000 hectares. Wildlife includes roe deer, red deer, chamois and ibex. Cultural collections associated with the park preserve the history of mills, sawmills, dairying and lemon cultivation.

Context and history

The park encompasses nine municipalities: Salò, Gardone Riviera, Toscolano Maderno, Gargnano, Tignale, Tremosine, Limone sul Garda, Valvestino and Magasa. Its creation brought conservation and planning together across this varied territory, recognising the relationship between the natural environment and the communities that shaped it.