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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
 
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Riva del Garda
Bastione scenic lift
open
closed
culture
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Strada di Santa Lucia
culture
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Casa del Dazio
culture
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Le Marmitte dei Giganti - Nago
nature
Arco
Parco Fluviale della Sarca
nature
Arco
Rione Stranforio
culture
Arco
Chiesa Collegiata
churches
Riva del Garda
Bastione
always open
culture
Arco
Palazzo Marchetti o di San Pietro
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?
 
First World War trenches in Dromaé | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Alice Russolo), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Ledro, Riva del Garda
Sentiero della Pace 9: Rifugio Pernici to Riva del Garda
Distance 18,3 km
Duration 5 h 50 min
Altitude difference (+) 192 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.720 m
Status
open
Bondiga | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino (Ph. A. Seneci), North Lake Garda Trentino
Difficult
Arco, Dro & Drena, Tenno
GardaTrek - Medium Loop 2: from the Rifugio San Pietro hut to Ceniga
Distance 12,9 km
Duration 6 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 950 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.802 m
Status
open
© Galvagni Foto - Archivio Garda Trentino Trail, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Tenno, Arco, Riva del Garda, Ledro
Garda Trentino Trail
Distance 69,3 km
Duration 16 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 4.519 m
Altitude difference (-) 4.529 m
Status
open
Between Tofino and Roda | © Alessandro de Guelmi, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Ledro, Tenno, Comano, Riva del Garda
Ledro Alps Trek Alpiedi - Leg 4: from Rifugio Pernici to Bivacco Campel
Distance 18,2 km
Duration 8 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.653 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.551 m
Status
open
Open Air Gallery near Drena | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Marco Giacomello), Garda Trentino
Easy
Dro & Drena, Arco
Open Air Gallery: art in the open air in Drena
Distance 0,8 km
Duration 21 min
Altitude difference (+) 54 m
Altitude difference (-) 53 m
Status
open
Ascent to the Monte Altissimo | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
From Malga Campo to Rifugio Altissimo above Lake Garda
Distance 9,4 km
Duration 3 h 35 min
Altitude difference (+) 508 m
Altitude difference (-) 508 m
Status
open
The forts of Monte Brione | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Easy
Riva del Garda
Through the olive groves of Brione
Distance 4,2 km
Duration 1 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 173 m
Altitude difference (-) 174 m
Status
open
Descent - section with rope | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Dro & Drena, Arco
From Dro to Braila along the Teacher's Trail
Distance 10,9 km
Duration 4 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 455 m
Altitude difference (-) 454 m
Status
open
View of Arco castle | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Easy
Arco
The Dürer Promenade in Arco
Distance 7,6 km
Duration 2 h 21 min
Altitude difference (+) 212 m
Altitude difference (-) 212 m
Status
open
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Foiling Experience
Ticket from 160,00 €
Outdoor
22,50
Guest Card Special
4.8
Excellent
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Arco
Breakfast and tour on the farm
Ticket from 25,00 €
Food & wine
degustazione_botes_olio
22,50
Guest Card Special
  • Garda Guest Card
Arco
The tradition of olive oil
Ticket from 22,50 €
Food & wine
Arco
Watercolours among the olive trees
Ticket from 25,00 €
Culture
5.0
Excellent
Arco
IMPAVIDA BEER EXPERIENCE
Ticket from 19,00 €
Food & wine
agrisalus-322
5.0
Excellent
Arco
“Little cheesemakers” experience
Ticket from 5,00 €
Family specials
30,00
Guest Card Special
4.8
Excellent
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
Mondo Ponale
Ticket from 40,00 €
Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
MUSIC & FLAVOURS at the Lido Palace Park
Ticket from 10,00 €
Culture
4.8
Excellent
Riva del Garda
The Hidden Waterfall
Ticket from 55,00 €
Outdoor