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A day without a car
Garda Trentino

Discovering Alto Garda

The beauty of a lakeside view

The day begins in Riva del Garda, with a pleasant stroll through the centre. You can visit the MAG - Museo Alto Garda in the town’s fort, climb up the Torre Apponale or take the panoramic lift to the Bastione: either way, you can feast your eyes on the panorama of Garda at your feet.

Then hop on the boat and sail to Torbole sul Garda. The small town is popular with windsurfers from all over Europe, because here the wind is truly at home.

After the stop, you can take the bus and head towards Arco: this takes about 15 minutes.  With a pleasant walk among the olive trees (about 20 minutes) you reach the castle that towers over the town from above. Its ruins are really impressive and conceal frescoes depicting court life in the 14th century. 

If you have time for one last stop, it is easy to get to the Varone waterfall, one of the most popular (and most spectacular) attractions of Garda Trentino, by bus (or with the Bus&Go service).

Like our route and wonder if you could also do it by bike?  Take to the saddle because the answer is yes. Riva del Garda, Torbole and Arco are connected by cycle paths and minor roads on which you can pedal carefree.

Did you know that...?
With the Garda Guest Card all public transport (including Bus&Go) and many attractions of Garda Trentino are free!
Garda Guest Card
Bus&GO
Bus&Go
bus timetable
A few more ideas for your visit
 
Riva del Garda
Palazzo Martini
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culture
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
Centrale Idroelettrica Riva del Garda - Hydrotour Dolomiti
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culture
Arco
Casinò Municipale
culture
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Le Marmitte dei Giganti - Nago
nature
Arco
Chiesa Collegiata
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churches
Riva del Garda
Il porto vecchio di Riva del Garda
culture
Arco
Chiesa Evangelica della Trinità
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churches
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Il porticciolo di Torbole
culture
Arco
Santuario Madonna delle Grazie
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churches
BIKE
Using your bike to get around? Cycle paths and back roads are the best way to move around. And when tiredness sets in, you can always take a bus back to base.
CYCLE PATHS
TRANSPORT & BIKe
bike rental
CYCLE PATHS
TRANSPORT & BIKe
bike rental
Love walking and fancy trying one of the many paths through Alto Garda?
 
© Staff Outdoor Apt Rovereto Vallagarina Monte Baldo, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco, Val di Gresta
Ascent to Monte Stivo
Distance 14,5 km
Duration 6 h 21 min
Altitude difference (+) 890 m
Altitude difference (-) 892 m
Status
open
Sentiero Busatte - Tempesta | © Archivio APT Garda Dolomiti - A. Galvagni , Garda Trentino
Easy
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Sentiero Busatte Tempesta
Distance 7,9 km
Duration 2 h 40 min
Altitude difference (+) 305 m
Altitude difference (-) 295 m
Status
open
© Stefania Oradini, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Comano, Tenno, Riva del Garda, Ledro
Giro delle cime - Half tour
Distance 17,5 km
Duration 8 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.200 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.200 m
Status
open
Defensionmauer | © F. Novali , Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Ledro, Riva del Garda
Path of the Defensionmauer
Distance 8,8 km
Duration 5 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 942 m
Altitude difference (-) 942 m
Status
open
© Francesco Bergamaschi, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Ledro, Riva del Garda
Ledro Sky Trentino Grand Finale
Distance 21,8 km
Duration 5 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.740 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.740 m
Status
open
Ponale | © Archivio APT Garda Dolomiti - Watchsome, Garda Trentino
Easy
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Ponale Path (from Riva del Garda)
Distance 6,4 km
Duration 3 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 736 m
Altitude difference (-) 272 m
Status
open
The Castle of Arco and the olive groves | © Archivio Garda Trentino, Garda Trentino
Easy
Arco
Rilke Promenade
Distance 7,1 km
Duration 2 h 15 min
Altitude difference (+) 221 m
Altitude difference (-) 221 m
Status
open
Monte Stivo | © Archivio Garda Trentino - (Ph. Jennifer Doohan), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Val di Gresta, Arco
Monte Stivo
Distance 9,7 km
Duration 4 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 850 m
Altitude difference (-) 856 m
Status
open
View from the Bastione: Riva del Garda | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino, North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco, Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek - Low Loop 1: from Riva del Garda to Arco
Distance 13,9 km
Duration 5 h 55 min
Altitude difference (+) 596 m
Altitude difference (-) 588 m
Status
open
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
MTB Skill Park Busatte - Get your skills
Ticket from 80,00 €
Sport
4.8
Excellent
Riva del Garda
The Hidden Waterfall
Ticket from 55,00 €
Sport
Riva del Garda
Assapora l'arte
Ticket from 10,00 €
Event
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
EXTREME 40 Sailing Experience
Ticket from 180,00 €
Sport
Arco
Between Mill and Cellar: the Flavours of Madonna delle Vittorie
Ticket from 20,00 €
Food & wine
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
DegustaTorbole
Ticket from 50,00 €
Food & wine
Riva del Garda
Laboratorio Ruggge - adulti
Event
4.9
Excellent
Riva del Garda
Laboratorio Ruggge
Event
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
DegustaNago
Ticket from 12,00 €
Food & wine