Independent guide, not an official siteWe do not sell lift or boat ticketsUpdated November 2026

Lake Molveno: independent visitor guide

Lake Molveno is an alpine lake at 864 m in Trentino, in the Brenta Dolomites. The easiest way there is by bus from Trento or by car from the A22 motorway, and the nearest large airport is Verona.

Molveno is a village on the north shore of the lake, with a lido and beach on the water and a cable car up to the Pradel plateau at 1,350 m. This guide covers what visitors ask most: where the cable car runs, what you can do on the water, which hikes start nearby, and how to arrive without a car.

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Public transportBy bus from TrentoAbout 1 h 10Paganella bus, listed every 30 min by the tourism boardNo car neededRead guide By carA22 + SS43Exit San Michele all'Adige or Trento Nord, then the Paganella plateau roadFlexible daysRead guide

Be clear about what this site is

This is an independent guide. It is not the website of the municipality, the tourism board or the cable car, and we do not sell lift or boat tickets. Every fact has a source and a checked date on its page. Where we could not confirm a price or an opening time, we say so instead of guessing.

Season note: the cable car lifts ran daily from 25 April to 1 November 2026 according to the tourism board. The 2027 dates were not published when we checked on 8 November 2026, so confirm them before you plan a trip.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official Molveno tourism website?

No. Lakemolveno.com is an independent guide. For official information, use the Molveno tourism pages and the operators named on each page.

How do I get to Lake Molveno without a car?

Take a train to Trento, then the Paganella bus to Molveno. The tourism board lists it every 30 minutes and about 1 hour 10 minutes to the plateau. Check Trentino Trasporti on +39 0461 821000 for the day.

What is the best thing to do at Molveno?

In summer, most visitors combine the beach with the cable car to Pradel. See the cable car page for the 2026 pattern.

Do you sell cable car or boat tickets?

No. We give the operators' contact details where we found them. Some links to hotels, tours and transport are affiliate links.

Keep planning

Lake Lake Molveno sits at 864 m, is up to 120 m deep and about 4 km long. Beach, boats, swimming, a petrified forest seen in 1952, and links to every guide page. Read guide Cable car The Molveno to Pradel cable car ran 25 April to 1 November 2026: 08:30-17:45 in spring, 08:00-18:45 in summer. 2027 dates not yet published. Read guide Beach Molveno beach covers about 12 hectares on the lake, with clear water and a large outdoor pool centre. What we could confirm, and what to check on the day. Read guide Hikes Hikes from Molveno: trail 340 from Pradel to Rifugio Croz dell'Altissimo and Selvata, a 15 km difficult loop, plus Pedrotti and Brentei huts and bear safety. Read guide Getting there Reach Molveno by train to Trento then the Paganella bus (about 1 h 10, every 30 min), or by car from the A22 via SS43 and SP237. Nearest large airport: Verona. Read guide Where to stay Where to stay at Lake Molveno: the village near the lake and cable car, Andalo for lifts and a bigger resort, or Fai della Paganella. Guest Card benefit; no prices. Read guide Day trips Day trips from Molveno: Lake Tovel, Madonna di Campiglio (about 1 h), Trento, Riva del Garda, Verona, Spormaggiore bear park. Tours start in nearby cities. Read guide Lake Tovel Lake Tovel is at 1,178 m, the old Red Lake. A 1 hour easy loop, cold swimming, shuttle in summer, parking by reservation on 2026 dates. Facilities closed from 1 Nov 2026. Read guide