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On the southwestern shore of Lake Garda, a few kilometers north of Desenzano del Garda, lies the small town of Padenghe sul Garda in the fertile Valtenesi region. Over several centuries, numerous castles and fortifications were built in this area, reflecting the fierce power struggle already underway for the wines and olive oils produced in the Valtenesi. The castle ruins, perched on a hill above Padenghe, represent the remains of a fortress built of rubble and fieldstones as early as the 10th century. Originally lacking corner towers, the approximately 70 by 38 meter structure, situated on the gently sloping side of a moraine hill facing Lake Garda, was protected by a ditch. It was probably only in the first half of the 14th century that two square wall towers and two corner towers were added to the curtain wall. The wall on the steeper southeastern side, reaching a height of about 9 meters, remained without towers. After 1330, under the rule of the Scaliger family of Verona, a separate noble castle was built on the northeastern flank, reinforced in the northern section by a round tower 17 meters high and approximately 9 meters in diameter. https://www.gardasee-domizil.de/burg-padenghe-sul-garda.php

Unfortunately, there isn't much to see of the impressive castle. You can catch a glimpse from one spot. Otherwise, everything is cordoned off and protected from prying eyes by a high wall.

Small hard climbs to arrive and some steps.

Getting to the Rocca di Lontano is not difficult, there are two ways to go up, one can be done on a BDC, obviously uphill, which is top💪, and the other on a MTB which is a dirt road, obviously for those who love climbs🚴‍♀️💪❤️ My bike is not assisted 😂🚴‍♀️💪

Good view

View of Lake Garda

The castle 🏰 is well preserved with a beautiful view👀 of Lonato, you can get there with a modest climb passing next to the cemetery

A very beautiful castle and an equally beautiful view of the lower Garda