Cable car and viewpoint · Malcesine
Funivia Malcesine – Monte Baldo
The cable car that climbs from Malcesine to about 1,760 metres on Monte Baldo in ten minutes, in cabins that rotate on themselves during the ascent. At the top: views over the whole lake, high-altitude trails and walks in summer, ski runs in winter, and paragliding launches.
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Runs almost all year, with maintenance breaks in autumn and spring. On clear summer days the queues can be long: it is best to go up early or buy a timed ticket. It is cooler at the top, so bring a jacket even in summer. Many people walk or mountain-bike up and take the cable car down.
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Other attractions nearby: Gardaland, Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium, Parco Giardino Sigurtà
Common questions
How long does the ascent take?
The cable car takes about ten minutes to reach around 1,760 metres, in cabins that rotate on themselves during the ride.
Is it open all year?
Almost, with maintenance breaks usually scheduled in autumn and spring: it's worth checking the official site before you go.
What can you do once at the top?
Trails and panoramic walks in summer, skiing in winter, and paragliding launches almost all year round.
Updated Saturday, September 5