Category: Bike

A ride by bike on Lake Garda Trentino is an experience you should live at least once in a lifetime! On your own or together with friends, the backdrop in front of your eyes will pay back the “effort” of your ride! A huge body of light-blue fresh water which is slightly ruffled by the Ora wind, high and lush green mountains and postcard-like villages.

Garda Trentino gives out different kinds of routes, suitable for everybody: from the super duper experts permanently in the saddle of their bike to the little ones, brand new bikers, and new technology lovers (we are talking about e-bikes).

Impossible to cite them all, but we’ll try to suggest you three out of many on different levels.

Archaeology lovers, here you are!

What about combining two different passions like bike and history with an average itinerary, short and exciting among pinewoods and chestnut groves? We are talking about the bikeway from Lake Tenno to the San Martino archaeological sites (Campi). The itinerary ascends towards Campi, a graceful community of Riva del Garda, and the arrival point is the archaeological site of San Martino, one of the most important in the area. It’s impossible not to take a camera with you: from here, a wonderful glimpse on Tenno and its emerald lake open up!

Going cycling discovering the “Busa”

And here you have an easy 19.8-kilometer course instead, suitable for everybody! A gentle ride among olive trees and vineyards, among Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole, that is the “Busa” (hole in the local dialect). A ride for all the bike enthusiasts with a little drop, to discover the iconic towns of Garda Trentino. Along the way you’ll meet monuments, restaurants for tasty breaks, and shops to go on a shopping spree!

Garda Trentino Discover: from the lake shores to Sarche

Here you have a difficult bikeway, 64.7 kilometers long, between two lakes: Lake Garda and Lake Cavedine, on a cycle lane and some byways. It will make you live all the extraordinary variety of landscapes of this area!

Here, you’ll pass through the several olive groves of the Arco area with its River Sarca, through many groves and even a “moon” landscape as the one of the Marocche area, also called the “valli della Luna” (moon valleys). It’s a protected area for its unique features: we are in fact in the middle of the biggest post-glacial landslide of the alpine area, characterised by a dry climate, which is very different from the Mediterranean scrub you have left behind your shoulders, but that is dazzling anyway!

These are just three sample itineraries with three different levels we’d like to suggest you, but many more are awaiting (have a look at this link). These bikeways are proper itineraries on the look out for this territory, with lots of cultural spots (castles, waterfalls, medieval hamlets, archaeological sites and much more…) and tasty break points.

And if you are thinking about taking a tasty souvenir of Lake Garda back home, from April, you can’t miss the opportunity to go cycling among the vineyards with some breaks in the local wineries and taverns.

A Mediterranean climate, the scent of freshly blossoming lemon flowers, majestic green mountains that ideally embrace the cobalt blue of the lake: this is spring on Lake Garda, perhaps the most beautiful season to experience a destination loved by thousands of outdoor sports enthusiasts. 

And it is precisely here, in this magical place nestled between the lake and mountains, that the north side of the lake has always been the ideal destination for a vacation on two wheels. 

Numerous bike paths, suitable for families with children, long mountain trails for mountain biking (both electric or not) that lead to high altitudes, or even just simple rides around the city will allow you to enjoy the historic centers of Torbole, Riva del Garda, Arco, or nearby Limone and Malcesine. 

Biking around, admiring the lake with the sun shining on your face, becomes an experience that involves all the senses. And after a nice ride, the ice cream parlors in the area will be happy offer you their many tasty flavors! 

In Torbole, you’ll find lots of specialized shops that rent and service bikes, including modern e-bikes, so that your two-wheel experience can be an all-around pleasure, without the hassle of having to take along your own bike with you on vacation.

In the Alto Garda area, you’ll be able to stop and savor some delicacies in the various bike grills you’ll come upon on the bike paths between Torbole and Arco, along which you can breathe in the clean fresh air Trentino is known for, as well as enjoy typical dishes while admiring the lake or the Sarca river. (Did you know that the river has lovely beaches you can even sunbathe on?) 

So, if you’re ready to experience your vacation riding your faithful two-wheel companion, all you have to do is choose a place that’s ready to welcome you with open arms, and all the support you need while here. 

In Torbole sul Garda, the Residence Toblini offers modern stylish apartments with many bespoke amenitiesfor every biking enthusiast. 

These include: 

• large and well-organized private bike storage with video surveillance;
• workshop equipped for small bike repairs;
• air compressor;
• servicing pedestal;
• info point with printed material for bike routes and itineraries from Torbole;
• laundry room where you can wash all your technical clothing;
• area dedicated to bikes cleaning with a pressurized steam cleaner.

Since we know you can’t wait to cycle along the lake, we’re offering you the chance to book our  Besafe Rate (insured rate) which protects your deposit in case of cancellation.

Spring is close, so get ready to experience the thrill of a biking vacation on Lake Garda! 

Lake Garda is an ideal territory to explore on a two-wheeler and it doesn’t matter if it is a mountain bike, a racing bike, a city bike or one of the most modern e-bikes, the largest lake in Italy and in particular, the northern side in Trentino, gives unforgettable emotions.

Water and mountains are two elements that, together, give great impact to the landscape to enjoy riding a bike.

The lakeside cycle paths, the mountain paths, the ancient mule tracks and small villages, the narrow streets of the towns: any bike route will give you here on Lake Garda an emotion all its own.

Here there are routes for everyone, from easy cycling along the lake shore to challenging climbs with great differences in height and technical descents for the most extreme bikers. And, if you are a mountain fan or a lover of long bike rides, modern e-bikes will help you to “fulfil” your dream as a cyclist with a little help or assisted cycling.

The models and types are many but, once you choose your ideal e-bike, you just have to choose your favourite route. Here we suggest 5! Follow our top 5 e-bike routes on Lake Garda!

1. Ponale. The most famous cycle-pedestrian route of Lake Garda, very panoramic, with important historical details and not too demanding. Walking along the Ponale path with your own e-mountain bike will be an unforgettable experience. The route was the old road that led from Riva del Garda to Lake Ledro. Climbing along the dirt road, the view and the route becomes more and more spectacular and alternates stretches overlooking the lake with exceptional views to short tunnels carved into the rock, a unique experience to do if you are in the area.

2. Tremalzo. Another super panoramic route and perfect also with the e-mtb! The route from Ledro on the legendary Road to Tremalzo is one of the most popular mountain bike tours in Garda region. Go there by our e-mtb will to get the pleasure of this mythical route!

3. Lake Tenno. You will love it, we are sure of it. The most emerald lake in Italy is an enchantment! It is an ideal tour for those who, albeit with a fair amount of preparation or on a bike with pedal assistance, want to avoid technical routes and do not disdain pedalling on asphalt.

4. Tour of the “Busa”. The northern part of Lake Garda, called “busa” (that means “hole”), is for many the most enchanting and the most suitable for a cycling holiday. This tour is ideal for an e-bike (instead of e-mtb), very simple, with refreshment and recharge points. A tour to discover the most beautiful urban centres on the northern side of Lake Garda. You will visit fairy.tale places such as Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole sul Garda. A dream!

5. Marocche. Another easy route to take with the e-mtb is that of the Marche di Dro. A unique landscape, “lunar”. This route develops on the western bank of the river Sarca, with long stretches on comfortable forest, at the foot of some famous climbing walls; on the return, on the opposite side of the river, mostly on a bike path. The slopes, never excessive and the places of interest such as the hermitage of San Paolo, the Zebrate Walls and the wall of Monte Brento, make this route a beautiful moment to share with family or friends.

What about the refills? In the evening, tired after the rides (as assisted), you just want to pamper yourself a bit. The ideal accommodation becomes essential to enjoy the best of your holiday on Lake Garda. So there is room for overnight stays “targeted” to your needs. An example? Residence Toblini and Casa al Lago! The Residence Toblini – whose services can also be used by guests of Casa al Lago – has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a sauna cabin (to relax the muscles after training) and … especially a brand new and modern bike depot with a column for charging electric bikes!

Live your holidays without worries, book now your holiday on Lake Garda and … go ahead with your e-bike!

Lake Garda by bike does its best. Especially its north side, Torbole with its narrow and perched alleys or Riva and Arco, is the perfect destination for cyclists.

Here, the mountain bike is a must-have, but don’t forget the road bike to explore the hidden corners of these pearls of Garda. You can ride your light two wheels for kilometres on paved roads.

Road cycling is a very popular sport. Kids and adults practise it. Just choose the route that better conforms with your fitness level and go.

Are you a road bike enthusiast? Believe us, Lake Garda is the real paradise for cyclists!

Why? For so many reasons: the Mediterranean climate, stunning glimpses all around, easy or harder and long or shorter courses.

A bike tour at Lake Garda is worth to be experienced! The best time of the year? In our opinion… there’s no favourite one! Anyway, September is perfect to ride your road bike.

Cyclists love the north area of Lake Garda, in Trentino. The most beautiful ones? The turquoise-blue Lake Tenno, the lakefront promenade from Torbole to Malcesine, the curvy road to Drena or the biotope Marocche of Dro.

Enchanting places that in September show their best side thanks to the fragrance of must you can smell and the colours that tend to the nuances of yellow.

In September, Lake Garda Trentino is pure magic. Such an experience by your road bike, bend after bend, will make you feel on cloud nine! Now open your eyes and live it for real! Book your holiday at our Toblini Apartments in Torbole. Residence Toblini, with its indoor and outdoor swimming pool, its marvellous garden for your end summer barbeques and Casa al Lago, directly on the beach of Torbole to wake up looking at the lake, are the best destinations to discover Lake Garda by bike! And… no fear! At Toblini Apartments there is also a brand-new bike storage with video surveillance! Book your September holiday now!