Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Lago di Bolsena — Isola Martana Walk
Lazio
Lago di Bolsena (114 km²) is the largest volcanic lake in Europe — a caldera lake at 305 m. The shore walk from Bolsena passes the medieval village. The Isola Martana in the lake was the prison where Amalasuntha, Queen of the Ostrogoths, was strangled in 535 AD. The lake water is extremely clear (18 m visibility). Great crested grebe, black-necked grebe and osprey all use the lake. Dogs welcome.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Largest volcanic lake in Europe at 114 km²
- Isola Martana — Queen Amalasuntha strangled here 535 AD
- 18 m water visibility — one of clearest lakes in central Italy
With your dog
Lake circuit; dogs welcome.
