Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Popular
Lago Trasimeno, Castiglione
Umbria
Lago Trasimeno (128 km², max depth 6 m) near Perugia is the largest lake in central Italy and the fourth largest in Italy — famously where Hannibal ambushed and destroyed a 30,000-man Roman army in 217 BC (Battle of Trasimeno — 15,000 Romans killed). Greater flamingo colony (up to 500 birds). Osprey. The Isola Maggiore has a historic fishing village. Dogs welcome on the shore. Castiglione del Lago beach.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Battle of Trasimeno 217 BC — 15,000 Romans killed by Hannibal's ambush here
- Greater flamingo colony — up to 500 birds
- Largest lake in central Italy — islands with a historic fishing village
With your dog
Lake shore; dogs welcome.
