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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
 
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
Bastione scenic lift
Temporary closed
culture
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
La Rocca di Riva del Garda, sede del MAG
open
closed
museum
Riva del Garda
Riserva Naturale Monte Brione
nature
Arco
Palazzo Marchetti o di San Pietro
culture
Riva del Garda
Sito archeologico di Monte San Martino
always open
archaeological site
  • Garda Guest Card
Arco
Castello di Arco
open
closed
castle
  • Garda Guest Card
Arco
Galleria Civica Segantini
museum
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Il porticciolo di Torbole
culture
Arco
Rione Stranforio
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 Punta Larici | © Garda Trentino Trail , Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Ledro, Riva del Garda
Ponale - Larici - Rocchetta
Distance 21,8 km
Duration 5 h 40 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.384 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.384 m
Status
closed
Starting the route, along river Sarca | © Archivio Garda Trentino, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Torbole sul Garda - Nago, Arco, Riva del Garda
Garda Trek - LowLoop 2: from Arco to Riva del Garda
Distance 19,2 km
Duration 7 h 10 min
Altitude difference (+) 543 m
Altitude difference (-) 569 m
Status
closed
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
Lake Tenno | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Tenno
GardaTrek - Top Loop 2: descent to Lake Tenno
Distance 11,6 km
Duration 5 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 678 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.305 m
Status
closed
San Lorenzo Church - Tenno | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Tenno, Arco, Riva del Garda
Sentiero Frassati - Leg 1
Distance 6,5 km
Duration 3 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+) 886 m
Altitude difference (-) 0 m
Status
open
View from Punta Larici | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Mattia Bonavida), North Lake Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda
Punta Larici, the most spectacular lookout point on Lake Garda
Distance 3,2 km
Duration 1 h 45 min
Altitude difference (+) 367 m
Altitude difference (-) 34 m
Status
partially open
The castle of Arco | © Archivio Garda Trentino (ph. Watchsome), Garda Trentino
Easy
Arco
Walking up to the Castle of Arco
Distance 2,9 km
Duration 1 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 111 m
Altitude difference (-) 99 m
Status
open
On the top of Monte Stivo | © G.P. Calzà ©APT Garda Trentino , Garda Trentino
Difficult
Dro & Drena, Arco
GardaTrek - Top Loop 4: to the balcony over Lake Garda
Distance 16,3 km
Duration 7 h 50 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.917 m
Altitude difference (-) 16 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
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
Arco
Via Ferrata Colodri 2.0 - Tour di gruppo - Inverno
Ticket from 65,00 €
Riva del Garda
Aperitivo Gourmet tra vini e sapori del territorio
Ticket from 25,00 €
Food & wine
Torbole sul Garda - Nago
Foiling Experience
Ticket from 160,00 €
Outdoor
5.0
Excellent
Arco
IMPAVIDA BEER EXPERIENCE
Ticket from 19,00 €
Food & wine
Comai_ML_3283
4.7
Excellent
Riva del Garda
From Vineyard to Cellar (and to the Table!)
Ticket from 29,00 €
Food & wine