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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
 
Riva del Garda
Spiaggia degli Olivi
culture
Riva del Garda
Bastione
always open
culture
Arco
Eremo di San Paolo
open
closed
culture
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Strada di Santa Lucia
culture
Riva del Garda
Chiesetta di Santa Barbara
churches
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Forti di Nago
culture
Vela Garda Trentino
Riva del Garda
Lago di Garda
nature
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
La Rocca di Riva del Garda, sede del MAG
open
closed
museum
Arco
Chiesa di San Rocco
open
closed
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.
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
Trekking in Bosco Caproni | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Tommaso Prugnola), Garda Trentino
Easy
Arco
Bosco Caproni and Trenches of Vastrè
Distance 5,4 km
Duration 2 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 220 m
Altitude difference (-) 217 m
Status
open
Bunker from WWII - Dos Tenim (Nago - Torbole) | © Staff Outdoor GardaTrentino MM, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Arco, Riva del Garda
The "Blue Line" of Garda Trentino
Distance 15,2 km
Duration 5 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 291 m
Altitude difference (-) 293 m
Status
open
Giro delle cime | © Stefania Oradini, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Tenno, Comano, Riva del Garda, Ledro
Giro delle cime
Distance 25,8 km
Duration 11 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 2.366 m
Altitude difference (-) 2.368 m
Status
open
View over lake Garda from the trenches of Monte Corno | © Associazione 1 Territorio 2 Fronti, Garda Trentino
Easy
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
WWI: Monte Corno and Busa dei Capitani
Distance 3,4 km
Duration 1 h 45 min
Altitude difference (+) 317 m
Altitude difference (-) 316 m
Status
open
The view from Punta Larici | © M. Giacomello, North Lake Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda
Loop around Pregasina: Punta Larici and Malga Palaer
Distance 6,5 km
Duration 3 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 478 m
Altitude difference (-) 477 m
Status
partially open
Reaching Rifugio Pernici | © Stefania Oradini, North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda
Great War: from Malga Grassi to Rifugio Pernici
Distance 2,5 km
Duration 2 h 08 min
Altitude difference (+) 558 m
Altitude difference (-) 3 m
Status
open
© Massimo Novali, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Ledro Alps Trek Alpiedi - Leg 3: from Bivacco Arcioni to Rifugio Pernici
Distance 11,1 km
Duration 5 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.156 m
Altitude difference (-) 372 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
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
4.8
Excellent
Riva del Garda
The Hidden Waterfall
Ticket from 55,00 €
Outdoor
Riva del Garda
eMTB Guided Tour – Advanced Level: Close to the Sky
Ticket from 65,00 €
Outdoor
Riva del Garda
Paint & taste
Ticket from 30,00 €
Food & wine
5.0
Excellent
Arco
IMPAVIDA BEER EXPERIENCE
Ticket from 19,00 €
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
15,00
Guest Card Special
4.8
Excellent
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
Forts along Mount Brione
Ticket from 20,00 €
Culture
Comai_ML_3283
4.7
Excellent
Riva del Garda
Comai Wine Experience - Vineyard, Cellar and Tasting
Ticket from 29,00 €
Food & wine
Riva del Garda
Aperitivo Gourmet tra vini e sapori del territorio
Ticket from 25,00 €
Food & wine