On the Bicycle Trails of Lake Garda

From Riva del Garda to Sperone beach

From Riva del Garda to Sperone beach

The first section of the Garda Cycle Route in the Trentino section has been inaugurated. This first part of the route connects Riva del Garda to the Sperone beach.

It is a short route, just over two kilometers to be covered in about twenty-five minutes, in a very particular setting. On one side you have the lake, on the other the mountains. The cycle route runs on the road wreck of the former SS45, crossing natural and artificial tunnels with decorated vaults. An experience to try!

From Mori to Lake Garda

From Mori to Lake Garda

The trail starts from the town of Mori and winds through villages and rows of vines, skirting the protected area of ​​Lake Loppio with the archaeological island of Sant’Andrea. For long stretches, it follows the route of the old Mori – Arco – Riva railway (until 1936 a railway line connected the Brenner Pass to Lake Garda).

It then arrives in Nago, the balcony of Garda. Here the view opens up like a delightful painting over the town of Torbole, and then extends over Lake Garda, immense and beautiful. It then descends to Torbole, a short and pleasant stretch. If you travel this stretch after midday, you will be accompanied by the Òra, the wind that rises from the south and ripples the waters in this part of the lake, making it loved by windsurfers and sailors from all over the world.

The cycle path runs along the lake until it reaches Riva del Garda. Once here, take the opportunity to visit its beautiful historic center and stop in one of the many ice cream shops in the town for a tasty break. If you are in these parts at the beginning of May, do not miss the Bike Festival, the top event for all MTB lovers.

Then continue to Varone and visit its famous waterfall.

From Lake Garda to the Valley of Lakes

From Lake Garda to the Valley of Lakes

This itinerary runs opposite to the Sarca river current: it goes up the river for 40 km, from Lake Garda to the lakes of Cavedine, Toblino and Santa Massenza.

The first town you come across is Arco, a lively town and a destination for climbers from all over the world. As you pedal along the river, you pass through several villages and then arrive at Lake Cavedine. You are in the Valley of Lakes, dotted with ponds and wineries to visit. The sweet Vino Santo, grappas and spirits are born from the vineyards of this area.

After Lake Cavedine, you come across Lake Toblino, a “reserve” full of charm and history. The image before you looks like the illustration of a storybook. A small canal connects the Toblino lake to that of Santa Massenza, which welcomes the waters of the Sarca river and Molveno lake to set the Santa Massenza hydroelectric plant in motion.

From Ledro Valley to Concei Valley

From Ledro Valley to Concei Valley

As you leave Lake Garda behind you, you will find the bicycle trail that starts from Molina di Ledro. First you skirt Lake Ledro towards Bezzecca, then you enter the Concei Valley, on secondary roads with limited traffic, interspersed with different sections of the bicycle trail.

The stretch that connects the village of Molina di Ledro with the small Ampola lake is suitable for everyone, including children. In Bezzecca, you can deviate along the Concei Valley or continue along the path of the Ledro Valley bicycle trail, up to the villages of Tiarno di Sotto and Tiarno di Sopra.

The final destination of the trail is Lake Ampola: observation points and information boards guide you along the botanical trail.