When planning a weekend getaway in Lombardy, the first places that come to mind are the region's stunning lakes: Lake Como, Lake Garda, and Lake Maggiore. However, among the most popular itineraries, Lake Garlate almost never features. Lake Garlateis truly a shame, as this body of water surrounded by mountains not only offers pristine and beautiful landscapes but also plays a very important role in the literary history of our country.
Lake Garlate is indeed one of the main settings in the story narrated by Alessandro Manzoni in The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi). Renzo and Lucia are originally from one of the small villages overlooking the lake, although it has not been possible to determine exactly which one. Throughout this area, however, you can come across places mentioned in the novel, including. Renzo and Lucia are indeed from one of the small villages overlooking the lake, although it has not been possible to determine exactly which one. However, throughout this area, you can come across the places mentioned in the novel, including and the Castle of the Unnamed. Often described as “an extension of Lake.
Como ,” Lake Garlate begins right where its more famous sibling ends, flowing into the Adda River and widening again into Lakes Garlate and Olginate.For all these reasons, Lake Garlate is a splendid location to spend a day outdoors filled with sports and
culture. The best way to visit and discover its points of interest is by following the Lakes Cycle Path. But what exactly is this? Discover this beautiful excursion with us!The Circular Route Around Lake Garlate
The so-called Lakes Cycle Path is a beautiful
circular pedestrian and cycling route that starts from Lecco and leads to the villages of Pescate, Garlate, Olginate, Calolziocorte, and Vercurago, before returning to the starting point. The entire excursion is nearly 15 km long, taking about 3-4 hours of walking or cycling, not counting the numerous stops along the way, as we will see. The
walk along the shores of Garlate and Olginate is suitable for all types of hikers, including beginners. Despite its length, it is a very easy and gentle route with minimal elevation changes. Generally,
spring and autumn are always the best seasons to set off on an adventure and enjoy pleasant mild weather. Summer is the period when the lake is most frequented and when you might encounter larger crowds. Finally, winter often offers sunny days perfect for an to set off on an adventure and enjoy a pleasant mild climate. Summer is the period when the lake is most visited and when you might encounter larger crowds. Finally, winter also often offers sunny days perfect for a Let's now look together at the stops along the circular route and what to see! [activecampaign form=22 css=1]
Pescate
The first stop on the circular route around Lake Garlate is Pescate. Characteristic of this town are its parks along which the excursion unfolds. Among these, the most famous is the
Addio Monti Park
, named after the famous passage in The Betrothed where Lucia leaves her hometownand bids farewell to the landscapes so dear to her. This first stretch of the excursion is very relaxing and romantic
, thanks to lush green landscapes and the lakeside where boats are moored. GarlateIn Garlate, we have a longer stop at some of the
most interesting points
in the area. At the entrance to the town, the cycle path ends and continues along the state road, where it is still possible to proceed on the sidewalk for a very short stretch. Here awaits the Abegg Civic Silk Museum
, housed in a former 18th-century silk mill, converted during the last century at the behest of the Swiss industrialist Abegg family. The facility is still with us at Meeters and many new friends, passionate travelers, trekkers, and cyclists just like you! Abegg Civic Silk Museum, housed in a former 18th-century silk mill, converted during the last century at the behest of the Swiss industrialist Abegg family. The facility is still with us at Meeters today, along with many new friends, passionate travelers, trekkers, and cyclists just like you!