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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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A few more ideas for your visit
 
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Il porticciolo di Torbole
culture
Riva del Garda
Forte Garda
culture
Riva del Garda
Forte Batteria di Mezzo
culture
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Riva del Garda
Reptiland
open
closed
child activity
Arco
Chiesa di Sant’ Apollinare
churches
Arco
Eremo San Giacomo
culture
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Riva del Garda
La Rocca di Riva del Garda, sede del MAG
open
closed
museum
Vela Garda Trentino
Riva del Garda
Lago di Garda
nature
Riva del Garda
Palazzo Martini
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.
bike rental
Love walking and fancy trying one of the many paths through Alto Garda?
 
View from Segrom | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino, North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Dro & Drena, Arco, Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek - Medium Loop: 4 stages around Garda Trentino
Distance 72,6 km
Duration 29 h 05 min
Altitude difference (+) 4.261 m
Altitude difference (-) 4.265 m
Status
closed
The trail "del Berghem" | © B. Angelini, North Lake Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda
Along the equipped trail "del Berghem" to San Martino and Malga Grassi
Distance 17,3 km
Duration 6 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.111 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.110 m
Status
open
Descent from Monte Altissimo | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Difficult
Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Surroundings
Sentiero della Pace 11: Torbole - Nago to Rifugio Damiano Chiesa
Distance 11,1 km
Duration 6 h 25 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.843 m
Altitude difference (-) 0 m
Status
partially open
Cima Giochello | © Garda Trentino Trail , Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda
Vertical Crazidei
Distance 11,7 km
Duration 3 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.501 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.501 m
Status
closed
Marmitte dei Giganti | © 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
View from the Bastione: Riva del Garda | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino, North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Arco, Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek - Low Loop 1: from Riva del Garda to Arco
Distance 13,9 km
Duration 5 h 55 min
Altitude difference (+) 596 m
Altitude difference (-) 588 m
Status
open
Wayside shrine near Bolognano | © Archivio APT Garda Trentino , North Lake Garda Trentino
Difficult
Dro & Drena, Arco
GardaTrek - Medium Loop 3: from Ceniga to Bolognano
Distance 19,8 km
Duration 8 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 891 m
Altitude difference (-) 868 m
Status
open
Monte Stivo | © Archivio Garda Trentino - (Ph. Jennifer Doohan), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Val di Gresta, Arco
Monte Stivo
Distance 9,7 km
Duration 4 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 850 m
Altitude difference (-) 856 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
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
4.6
Excellent
Riva del Garda
Santa's House
Ticket from 8,00 €
Event
Arco
Via Ferrata Colodri 2.0 - Tour di gruppo - Inverno
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Riva del Garda
Kids Cooking Class Christmas Edition
Ticket from 25,00 €
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Foiling Experience
Ticket from 160,00 €
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Riva del Garda
Aperitivo Gourmet tra vini e sapori del territorio
Ticket from 25,00 €
Food & wine
Arco
IMPAVIDA BEER EXPERIENCE
Ticket from 19,00 €
Food & wine
22,50
Guest Card Special
4.8
Excellent
Arco
Breakfast on the farm
Ticket from 25,00 €
Food & wine
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4.2
Excellent
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
The Grinch House
Ticket from 9,00 €
Event