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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
 
  • Garda Guest Card
Riva del Garda
La Rocca di Riva del Garda, sede del MAG
open
closed
museum
Riva del Garda
Bastione
always open
culture
Arco
Villa dell’Arciduca Alberto d’Austria
culture
Riva del Garda
Sito archeologico di Monte San Martino
always open
archaeological site
Arco
Casinò Municipale
culture
Arco
Bosco Caproni
nature
Arco
Rione Stranforio
culture
Arco
Parco Fluviale della Sarca
nature
Arco
Chiesa Evangelica della Trinità
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?
 
Cross under Pichea | © Daniele Mosna, Garda Trentino
Easy
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Galleria Riccabona
Distance 2,2 km
Duration 1 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 223 m
Altitude difference (-) 7 m
Status
open
© Fabrizio Novali, Garda Trentino
Difficult
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Ledro Sky - Senter de le greste
Distance 18,7 km
Duration 4 h 30 min
Altitude difference (+) 1.650 m
Altitude difference (-) 1.650 m
Status
open
The Ponale Path | © Staff Outdoor Garda Trentino AC, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Sentiero del Ponale (from Ledro)
Distance 10,5 km
Duration 4 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 785 m
Altitude difference (-) 785 m
Status
closed
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
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
Ponale | © Archivio APT Garda Dolomiti - Watchsome, Garda Trentino
Easy
Riva del Garda, Ledro
Sentiero del Ponale (from Riva del Garda)
Distance 6,4 km
Duration 3 h 00 min
Altitude difference (+) 736 m
Altitude difference (-) 272 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
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
Garda Trentino Trail  - Lago di Tenno | © Galvagni Foto - Archivio Garda Trentino Trail, Garda Trentino
Intermediate
Riva del Garda, Tenno
Through Tenno and its villages
Distance 15,3 km
Duration 3 h 10 min
Altitude difference (+) 685 m
Altitude difference (-) 685 m
Status
open
Garda Trentino has many unforgettable experiences in store for you. Choose your favourite!
 
5.0
Excellent
Arco
IMPAVIDA BEER EXPERIENCE
Ticket from 19,00 €
Food & wine
Arco
Via Ferrata Colodri 2.0 - Tour di gruppo - Inverno
Ticket from 65,00 €
Riva del Garda
eMTB Guided Tour – Easy Level: Mega Marocche
Ticket from 65,00 €
Outdoor
22,50
Guest Card Special
4.8
Excellent
Arco
Breakfast on the farm
Ticket from 25,00 €
Food & wine
Riva del Garda
Aperitivo Gourmet tra vini e sapori del territorio
Ticket from 25,00 €
Food & wine
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
eMTB Guided Tour – Advanced Level: Close to the Sky
Ticket from 65,00 €
Outdoor
Riva del Garda
eMTB Guided Tour – Medium Level: San Pietro
Ticket from 45,00 €
Outdoor
Riva del Garda
MTB School: Ride Like a Pro!
Ticket from 45,00 €
Outdoor