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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
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A few more ideas for your visit
 
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Il porto vecchio di Riva del Garda
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Eremo San Giacomo
Temporary closed
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Palazzo Marchetti o di San Pietro
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aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Galleria Civica Segantini
open
closed
aria.poi_location_prefix Torbole sul Garda
Casa del Dazio
aria.poi_location_prefix Nago
Castel Penede
Temporary closed
Ponale mountain bike - Lake Garda
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
La strada del Ponale
always open
aria.poi_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Porto San Nicolò
aria.poi_location_prefix Arco
Casinò Municipale
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?
 
Coste di Baone - Arco | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino (ph. A. Seneci), Garda Trentino
Easy
Arco
Coste di Baone
Distance 4,9 km
Duration 2 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 230 m
Altitude difference (-) 214 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
On Mount Baldo | © Archivio Garda Trentino - Ph. G. P. Calzà, North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Surroundings, Torbole sul Garda - Nago
GardaTrek - Top Loop 7: Back to the water
Distance 7,6 km
Duration 2 h 50 min
Altitude difference (+) 345 m
Altitude difference (-) 655 m
Status
open
Trekking Cima Nara | © VisitTrentino, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Trekking to Cima Bal and Cima Nara
Distance 10,2 km
Duration 4 h 55 min
Altitude difference (+) 915 m
Altitude difference (-) 900 m
Status
partially open
The village Campi | © Archivio Garda Trentino, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda
The Old Pinza Road
Distance 10,5 km
Duration 4 h 32 min
Altitude difference (+) 8 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.512 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
Giant's Kettles | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Tommaso Prugnola), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Arco
18. From the Marmitte to Perlone between nature and geology
Distance 7,6 km
Duration 2 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 469 m
Altitude difference (-) 469 m
Status
open
Panorama from Monte Corno | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Tommaso Prugnola), Garda Trentino
Difficult
Surroundings, Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Arco
GardaTrek - Top Loop 5: Across the former Austrian Front
Distance 12,3 km
Duration 4 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 0 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.797 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
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
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MTB Skill Park Busatte - Get your skills
Ticket from 80,00 €
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4.3
Excellent
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aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
The Grinch House
Ticket from 10,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Family
aria.rating_prefix:
5.0
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
Guided tour of the farm and cheese tasting (adults)
Ticket from 15,00 €
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aria.rating_prefix:
5.0
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
“Little cheesemakers” experience
Ticket from 5,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Family
aria.rating_prefix:
4.7
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Riva del Garda
Comai Wine Experience - Vineyard, Cellar and Tasting
Ticket from 29,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine
aria.rating_prefix:
4.9
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
IMPAVIDA BEER EXPERIENCE
Ticket from 19,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine
aria.experience_location_prefix Torbole sul Garda
Festa del Broccolo di Torbole
Ticket from 15,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine
aria.rating_prefix:
5.0
Excellent
aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
Discovering the World of Orso Pom
Ticket from 4,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Family
aria.price_from_prefix 22,50
Guest Card Special
aria.rating_prefix:
4.8
Excellent
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aria.experience_location_prefix Arco
Breakfast and tour of the farm
Ticket from 25,00 €
aria.experience_category_prefix Food & wine