- Brief description
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A fantastic loop that runs round the entire perimeter of Lake Garda. The distance, which exceeds 140 kilometres, makes this itinerary suitable for the fittest cyclists.
- Difficulty
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difficult
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Riva del Garda - Info office
- Route
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Riva del GardaPrà de la Fera3.8 kmTorbole3.8 kmTorbole4.3 kmSas dei bimbi4.3 kmValmarsa6.9 kmTempesta7.6 kmTable and two chairs10.8 kmBaitone11.3 kmPizzeria Paola12.9 kmHotel Ristorante Pizzeria Oliveto12.9 kmNavene12.9 kmCampagnola14.4 kmRistorante Da Bianca14.5 kmCampagnola14.8 kmParagliding Landing Spot15.3 kmMalcesine17.6 kmSanto Stefano17.6 kmLido Sopri19.1 kmVal di Sogno19.9 kmLa Voglia19.9 kmPizzeria Aril21.8 kmStella21.9 kmAl Vogaor21.9 kmCassone (85 m)22.0 kmCaprice23.0 kmAssenza (66 m)23.1 kmSommavilla (130 m)23.3 kmBorago23.8 kmPorto24.1 kmBoccino24.8 kmMagugnano25.1 kmMarniga25.8 kmBelvedere26.3 kmCastelletto28.2 kmPion29.1 kmChiesa di San Zeno de l'Oselet29.6 kmPasola30.2 kmPai32.4 kmPai di Sopra32.4 kmPai di Sotto32.5 kmChiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo38.4 kmTorri del Benaco38.5 kmScaveàghe43.7 kmGarda45.6 kmSanta Maria Maggiore46.1 kmChiesa di San Pietro47.0 kmChiesa di San Severo49.0 kmBardolino49.3 kmSanta Maria Maggiore51.2 kmCisano51.2 kmLazise53.8 kmFossalta57.5 kmPacengo58.8 kmTransGardaland Express60.2 kmStaffalo60.4 kmCanale di Mezzo63.1 kmPeschiera del Garda63.1 kmSan Benedetto di Lugana65.4 kmMaraschina66.7 kmSirmione69.4 kmLugana69.6 kmRivoltella del Garda73.6 kmDesenzano del Garda76.2 kmChiesa di Santa Maria76.2 kmDesenzano76.5 kmCoco Beach80.0 kmLido di Lonato80.0 kmFrancisco81.3 kmKetty81.9 kmMonte Tapino83.9 kmTrevisago (124 m)86.0 kmTrevisago di Sotto86.1 kmAl Portec86.7 kmCrociale87.5 kmLa Gatta Sul Tetto88.2 kmDalie e Fagioli88.6 kmRaffa90.3 kmCoruja90.9 kmCunettone91.5 kmAdamello92.7 kmLe Zette92.8 kmMalibu93.0 kmMarsinicco93.5 kmSalò96.2 kmFossa96.3 kmRocchette di sopra96.8 kmArgine di sopra97.6 kmArgine di sotto97.9 kmBarbarano99.0 kmMorgnaga99.4 kmGardone Riviera99.7 kmChiesa Evangelica100.7 kmBornico102.3 kmMaderno104.6 kmToscolano Maderno104.6 kmChiesa parrocchiale SS pietro e Paolo105.6 kmToscolano105.6 kmPulciano106.2 kmCecina107.0 kmBogliaco110.1 kmVilla111.3 kmChiesa di San Tommaso111.3 kmGargnano112.0 kmChiesa di San Giacomo114.4 kmMuslone (466 m)115.9 kmLa Terrazzina118.3 kmHotel Forbisicle121.8 kmCampione del Garda124.3 kmTremosine sul Garda126.6 kmLimone sul Garda132.4 kmChiesa di San Rocco132.9 kmCascata del Ponale139.4 kmAntico Porto del Ponale139.4 kmRiva del Garda141.9 kmRiva del Garda142.0 kmGiardini di Porta orientale142.6 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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Another "classic" for all the fans of the Upper Garda area who want to make the most of the mild climate of the lakeside area in wintertime. This route enables you to circumnavigate the largest lake in Europe, and to discover all the aspects of its beauty. Given the enormity of the lake, the distance is quite considerable, making this itinerary unsuitable for untrained cyclists.
From a technical standpoint, the route does not pose any particular problems. However, it is very hilly. It passes through various tunnels, some of which are very long, especially on the return journey. The use of lights and a high-visibility jacket are recommended. The loop can be cycled in both directions; however, we recommend departing in the morning when the Paler is blowing southwards, as this helps us along.
- Directions
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From Riva del Garda take the cycle path up to Torbole sul Garda, afterwards follow the “Gardesana Orientale (Eastern Gardesana)” road, which flanks the Lake Garda for 10 km, leading for some stretches into tunnels. Passing from Trentino into the region Veneto you arrive in Malcesine. Carry on always flanking the lake, passing through the characteristic veronese villages of Brenzone, Castelletto, Torri del Benaco, Garda, Bardolino e Lazise. Here do the Pre-Alps end and the Po Valley start: for 40 km you will have to pay attention to the several roundabouts that follow one another.
Continue past Peschiera and proceed to Desenzano entering the province of Brescia. Pass through the centre of town flanking the lake and continue past Padenghe, Moniga and Cunettone. At this roundabout turn right in the direction of Salò. After a panoramic downhill on the gulf, you'll get back onshore of the lake. Pass through Salò and take the “Gardesana Occidentale (Western Gardesana)”. Continue past Gardone and Toscolano Maderno and carry on up to Gargnano. Here starts an uphill road perched over the lake where the first tunnels characterizing the last stretch of the tour start. After a fast downhill you get back flanking Lake Garda passing the crossroad of Campione del Garda, pass through Limone sul Garda up to the starting point of Riva del Garda.
All loop itineraries can be done in both ways.
- Highest point
- 278 m
- Endpoint
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Riva del Garda - Info office
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Riding your bike requires specific clothing and equipment, even for relatively short and easy trips. It is always better to be prepared… e.g. for bad weather or a drop your energy levels. The unexpected things also make up a part of the fun!
Do not compare a road bike with a mountain bike. They are very different, especially in technical terms, and facing a hill with a road bike could be much more difficult than facing the same hill with a MTB. Therefore, remember to throughly evaluate the type of route you plan to do and the locations you plan to cross. Do not forget to consider the current season. Has it been raining? Attention: the paint of the crosswalk could be very slick.
What do I need to bring on my bike tour?
Bike helmet Bike gloves Bike glasses Waterproof/Windproof jacket Headlights and rearlights Reflecting suspenders Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars) Water Bottle Bike repair kit (tire levers, mini bike pump, bike tube)It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.
Emergency telephone number 112.
- Safety instructions
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We remind that headlights and rearlights as well as the use of reflecting suspenders are obligatory in tunnels, even considering that most of these are illuminated.
Give your bike a regular checkup, especially if you've had it for years.
Be seen: you must wear a high vis jacket (or sash) in tunnels and on country roads after sunset.
Always wear your helmet.
Make sure your front and rear lights are working.
Put out your arm to give advance warning of your intention to change position and before you do anything, check there are no vehicles coming up behind you.
Don't use headphones or your mobile phone handsfree kit: you need all your concentration on the road!
Obey the road signs: stop at traffic lights and don't ride on the wrong side of the road.
If you are cycling in a group, always go in single file.
You've got a bell: use it to let pedestrians know you're there. Don't ride on footpaths. If you have to then get off and push your bike.
If there are cycle paths use them. It's your safety that's at stake and the rules of the road say you must.
- Tips
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These roads are often used by professional cyclists as training routes. While you’re pedalling, keep an eye on who you might meet along the way!
- Additional information
- Directions
- Public transportation
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The towns in Garda Trentino - Riva del Garda, Torbole sul Garda, Nago and Arco – are connected by a number of urban and intercity bus lines which will take you to the starting point of the trail.
For up-to-the-minute information on timetables and routes: www.gardatrentino.it
You can also get to Riva del Garda and Torbole sul Garda by the public ferry service. For up-to-the-minute information on timetables and routes: www.gardatrentino.it
- Parking
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Free parking in Riva del Garda at the old hospital (via Rosmini) and the old cemetery (Viale D. Chiesa).
Pay parking at the Public Gardens Porta Orientale, Roman Baths, Viale Lutti (Ex Agraria), Monte Oro, Blue Garden.
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