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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
 
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Forti di Nago
culture
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Il porticciolo di Torbole
culture
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Riva del Garda
La Torre Apponale
open
closed
culture
Riva del Garda
Riserva Naturale Monte Brione
nature
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Casa del Dazio
culture
Arco
Parco Fluviale della Sarca
nature
Riva del Garda
Chiesetta di Santa Barbara
churches
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Riva del Garda
La Rocca di Riva del Garda, sede del MAG
open
closed
museum
Arco
Eremo di San Paolo
open
closed
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?
 
Val di Tovo | © Garda Trentino Trail , Garda Trentino
Difficult
Arco, Tenno
Val di Tovo Express
Distance 13,8 km
Duration 3 h 40 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.353 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.353 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
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
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
The view from the Bastione | © Patrizia N. Matteotti (Archivio Garda Trentino) , Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda
Bastione and Santa Barbara, the lords of Riva del Garda
Distance 2,8 km
Duration 1 h 45 min
Altitude difference (+) 590 m
Altitude difference (-) 60 m
Status
open
The forts of Monte Brione | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Easy
Arco, Riva del Garda
The forts of Monte Brione
Distance 6,1 km
Duration 3 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 375 m
Altitude difference (-) 375 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
View from Segrom | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino, North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
The Great War: along the Segrom ridge to Malga Zures
Distance 5,1 km
Duration 2 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 451 m
Altitude difference (-) 451 m
Status
partially open
The mountain hut Rifugio San Pietro | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino (ph. Promovideo), North Lake Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek Medium Loop 1: from Riva del Garda to Rifugio San Pietro
Distance 17,2 km
Duration 7 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.356 m
Altitude difference (-) 489 m
Status
open
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
Arco
Watercolours among the olive trees
Ticket from 25,00 €
Culture
15,00
Guest Card Special
4.8
Excellent
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Riva del Garda
Forts along Mount Brione
Ticket from 20,00 €
Culture
67,50
Guest Card Special
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Arco
Just Like a Beekeeper
Ticket from 75,00 €
Food & wine
Agrisalus - Formaggi
Arco
Guided tour and cheese tasting (adults)
Ticket from 15,00 €
Food & wine
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
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Arco
The tradition of olive oil
Ticket from 22,50 €
Food & wine
Riva del Garda
Paint & taste
Ticket from 30,00 €
Food & wine
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Foiling Experience
Ticket from 160,00 €
Outdoor
Riva del Garda
eMTB Guided Tour – Easy Level: Mega Marocche
Ticket from 65,00 €
Outdoor