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Italy is famous for its Mediterranean way of life, its diverse landscapes of beaches, mountains, and lakes, and its millennia-old history. The north is dominated by massive, crystal-clear pre-Alpine lakes, but central and southern Italy are also home to stunning lakes.
Circumnavigate the ten largest lakes in Italy on foot and earn the coveted Iron Lake Challenge collector’s medal in the ‘Italia’ Edition!

Just imagine circumnavigating the ten largest lakes in Italy on foot. You’ll truly get to know this beautiful country, enjoy a relaxed taste of la dolce vita out in nature, and sample the rich culinary delights of each region. There’s zero time pressure—because the Iron Lake Challenge isn’t about setting records or chasing finish times, it’s all about pure enjoyment.
Registration an Scope of Services
Registration for the Iron Lake Challenge Italy costs €24.
This registration fee includes our Iron Lake Challenge “Italia” Edition collector’s medal as well as the green marble from the Timeless Challenge

However, for this, you first have to circumnavigate the ten largest lakes in Italy! Only then will we send you your well-deserved medal and marble! After all, you want to earn them, not receive them as a gift.
With your registration fee, you support my passion project of reforestation of one million oft trees
How to register
- Please click on the image and you will be redirected to the registration page of our partner Digistore24.
- You will receive a registration confirmation with all the important information.
- Now you have to circumnavigate the ten largest lakes in Italy on foot. You have as much time as you need for the ten lakes. As proof, you can upload a screenshot of your tracking into our Challenge Tool .
- Once we’ve checked your submission, you will get your well-deserved medal and marble. Simple as that, right?
Your medal and your marble
“Once you have circumnavigated the ten largest lakes in Italy on foot, we will send you the beautiful Iron Lake Challenge “Italia” Edition collector’s medal as well as the green marble by post. This could be the very first piece in your upcoming Iron Lake Challenge collection.
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The ten largest lakes in Italy
The Iron Lake Challenge Italia will show you Italy from its most beautiful (lake) side. You will circumnavigate these ten lakes on foot and experience unforgettable moments
| Lake | Length |
| Gardasee | approx. 158 km |
| Comer See | approx. 170 km |
| Trasimenischer See | approx. 65 km |
| Bolsenasee | approx. 65 km |
| Iseosee | approx. 69 km |
| Braccianosee | approx. 33 km |
| Ortasee | approx. 45 km |
| Lago di Varese | approx. 28 km |
| Lago di Omodeo | approx. 53km |
| Lago Campotosto | approx. 55 km |
Important Links
- Challenge Tool Italy for entering your circumnavigations
- Detailed explanation of our tool (.pdf)
- Iron Lake Challenge Italy – Hall of Fame
- Life Lake Museum Overall ranking of the challenge
- Life Museum (Overall Ranking – Timeless Challenge)
- Trees4Breeze – Reforestation and Forest Conservation, Funded by the Timeless Challenge




