Anfo between the Fortress, Lakeshore and Trails at Lake Idro
Accommodation in Anfo
Anfo combines fortress history with the western shore of Lake Idro and trails that can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Rocca d’Anfo extends across approximately 50 hectares on the western shore of Lake Idro.
Historic Places with Their Own Character
Rocca d’Anfo provides the strongest historical focal point. It is a fortified military complex built by the Republic of Venice in the 15th century.
For orientation within the complex, the meeting point, information point and ticket office are located in Caserma Zanardelli. Chiesa di Sant’Antonio de Castrum, also known as Casterio, has borne this name since the first half of the 15th century and preserves significant fragments of 14th-century frescoes. Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo is a 15th-century building.
Lakeshore and Fortifications around Anfo
On the western shore of Lake Idro lies Spiaggetta, a pebble beach with a picnic area near Rocca d’Anfo. Its proximity to Rocca d’Anfo connects the two points geographically for planning a day on the western lakeshore.
The historic surroundings also include Castello di san Giovanni, a castle in the area around Anfo. Forte di Cima Ora in Anfo is a three-storey fortification built during the First World War.
Trails for Walks and Bike Rides
The Ponte Caffaro–Anfo–Idro cycle and footpath connects Ponte Caffaro, Anfo and Idro along the western shore of Lake Idro. It is easy to moderately difficult and suitable for hikers and cyclists of all ability levels. The rating provides an initial indication of the character of the route. The easy to moderately difficult rating refers to the connection between Ponte Caffaro, Anfo and Idro.
The “Dal Lago d’Idro a Salò” bike tour begins in Anfo and ends in Roè Volciano. The two offerings therefore clearly differ from each other—the cycle and footpath connects several places on the western lakeshore, while the bike tour leads from Anfo to Roè Volciano. Starting in Anfo and ending in Roè Volciano makes the route of this tour clear for route planning.
Putting Anfo into the Context of Your Travel Interests
Those interested in culture will find several historical points of interest, including Rocca d’Anfo, churches, Forte di Cima Ora and Castello di san Giovanni in the surrounding area. Anyone wishing to include Lake Idro in their day’s itinerary will find specific points on the western shore at Spiaggetta and along the path between Ponte Caffaro, Anfo and Idro. For cyclists, the “Dal Lago d’Idro a Salò” tour begins in Anfo and ends in Roè Volciano.
Further destinations for planning your trip: Pregasio, Borno, Pisogne, Artogne, Voiandes, Piovere, Marone, Parole.
To the higher-level travel overview: Brescia.
