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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!
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Bus&GO
Bus&Go
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A few more ideas for your visit
 
Riva del Garda
Chiesa dell’Inviolata
churches
Ponale mountain bike - Lake Garda
Riva del Garda
La strada del Ponale
nature
Riva del Garda
Convento dell'Inviolata
open
closed
culture
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
Centrale Idroelettrica Riva del Garda - Hydrotour Dolomiti
open
closed
culture
Arco
Santuario Madonna delle Grazie
churches
Riva del Garda
Spiaggia degli Olivi
culture
Arco
Chiesa di San Rocco
open
closed
churches
Riva del Garda
Riserva Naturale Monte Brione
nature
Riva del Garda
Bastione
always open
culture
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?
 
The Castle of Arco | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco
Laghel, echoes of literature and religious devotion
Distance 5,5 km
Duration 1 h 50 min
Altitude difference (+) 222 m
Altitude difference (-) 222 m
Status
open
© Archivio APT Garda Dolomiti - E. Biagi, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco
Belvedere Pezol
Distance 7,0 km
Duration 3 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 612 m
Altitude difference (-) 614 m
Status
open
© A. Pizzato - montagnadiviaggi.it, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Surroundings, Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Great War: Doss Casina and Dosso Alto
Distance 7,2 km
Duration 3 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 448 m
Altitude difference (-) 452 m
Status
open
View of Malga Grassi | © Alessandro de Guelmi, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek - TopLoop 2: descent to Lake Tenno (Alternative route)
Distance 12,3 km
Duration 4 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 590 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.215 m
Status
open
View from Monte Altissimo | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Difficult
Surroundings, Torbole sul Garda - Nago
GardaTrek - Top Loop 6: In the Garden of Europe
Distance 11,3 km
Duration 7 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.839 m
Altitude difference (-) 0 m
Status
partially open
Monte Corno | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Tommaso Prugnola), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco, Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Surroundings
WWI: Monte Corno
Distance 6,9 km
Duration 3 h 10 min
Altitude difference (+) 560 m
Altitude difference (-) 560 m
Status
open
© Stefania Oradini, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Monte Tomeabrù
Distance 9,7 km
Duration 4 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 455 m
Altitude difference (-) 461 m
Status
open
Monte Biaina | © visit trentino, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco
Monte Biaina
Distance 7,3 km
Duration 3 h 35 min
Altitude difference (+) 627 m
Altitude difference (-) 627 m
Status
open
Ponale | © Archivio APT Garda Dolomiti - Watchsome, Garda Trentino
Easy
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Sentiero del Ponale (from Riva del Garda)
Distance 6,4 km
Duration 3 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 736 m
Altitude difference (-) 272 m
Status
open
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
Riva del Garda
MTB School: Ride Like a Pro!
Ticket from 45,00 €
Outdoor
4.8
Excellent
Riva del Garda
Gourmet aperitivo on board a sail boat
Ticket from 90,00 €
Outdoor
degustazione_botes_olio
22,50
Guest Card Special
  • Garda Guest Card
Arco
The tradition of olive oil
Ticket from 22,50 €
Food & wine
10,00
Guest Card Special
4.6
Excellent
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
Magical Riva
Ticket from 15,00 €
Culture
Arco
Watercolours among the olive trees
Ticket from 25,00 €
Culture
15,00
Guest Card Special
4.8
Excellent
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
Forts along Mount Brione
Ticket from 20,00 €
Culture
22,50
Guest Card Special
4.8
Excellent
  • Garda Guest Card
Arco
Breakfast and tour on the farm
Ticket from 25,00 €
Food & wine
Riva del Garda
eMTB Guided Tour – Medium Level: San Pietro
Ticket from 45,00 €
Outdoor
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Foiling Experience
Ticket from 160,00 €
Outdoor