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The Top 20 Lakes in the Apennine Mountains

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Apennine Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Apennine Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: December 21, 2025

Lake Scaffaiolo

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One of the best known and most visited lakes in the entire Emilian Apennines, the Scaffaiolo is even mentioned by Boccaccio in the treatise “De Montibus” of 1373. It is …

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Lakeside Cycle Path – Loop around Lake Trasimeno

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This is the most interesting section of the entire cycle path with many shaded areas and long sections of cycle path immersed in nature.

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Lakeside Trail, Lake Trasimeno Park

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initial stretch of cycle path that starts from Castiglione del Lago and goes around the Trasimeno

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Lago Nero (Abetone)

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Ideal place for a safe overnight stay in the mountains. In the bivouac on summer weekends, CAI volunteers are almost always present, a reassuring presence if you are not experienced …

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Lake Fiastra

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Artificial lake with splendid colors. It is worth doing the tour on the cycle and pedestrian path that runs along the banks. The beaches towards the dam (further away from the village) are less crowded)

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Lagastrello Dam

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Of artificial origin created following the construction in 1911 of a dam on the Enza stream for the production of electricity, Lake Paduli is long and narrow and rises alongside …

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Lakeside Promenade of Passignano sul Trasimeno

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A relaxing place, where you can make a short stop on the lakefront before tackling some of the most beautiful climbs to be found on the Trasimeno. The village is worth a visit.

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Lago Santo Modenese

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The summit of the pagan Giovo is reflected on the holy surface of the lake

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Duchess Lake

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Lago della Duchessa is a beautiful body of water in the Montagne della Duchessa regional reserve. A great destination for an excursion.

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Giovanni Mariotti Mountain Hut at Lago Santo

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Located on the shores of Lago Santo, the Mariotti refuge is perhaps the most famous refuge in the Parma Apennines. Inaugurated on 12 September 1882 and dedicated in 1935 to …

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The Top 20 Lakes in the Apennine Mountains

Lake Scaffaiolo

Lakeside Cycle Path – Loop around Lake Trasimeno

Lakeside Trail, Lake Trasimeno Park

Lago Nero (Abetone)

Lake Fiastra

Lagastrello Dam

Lakeside Promenade of Passignano sul Trasimeno

Lago Santo Modenese

Duchess Lake

Giovanni Mariotti Mountain Hut at Lago Santo

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