2025
Radtour um den Gardasee

Bike tour around Lake Garda

Enjoy cycling and Dolce Vita in Northern Italy

Desenzano – Garda – Riva – Salò – Desenzano

  • Lake Garda wine and food region
  • Castles, fortresses and historic places
  • Daily routes ●●●○○, altitude profile ●●●○○

Days
7

Ø km per day
55

Come with us on a bike tour around Lake Garda. Lake Garda is a place of longing and for many the holiday destination par excellence. Because it is embedded in the varied and diverse region of northern Italy and is perfect for an unforgettable bike tour. The cycle paths meander leisurely through landscapes adorned with castles and fortresses and lead through lively villages to remote and lonely regions. Here you can enjoy tranquillity and fantastic panoramas. The bike tour around Lake Garda takes you extensively once around the lake. But not only that, you can also enjoy cycling through the charming Adige Valley and the Sarca Valley and get to know Lakes Ledro and Idro. Speaking of enjoyment, with wines from Lugana and Bardolino, you will drink wines typical of the Lake Garda region and taste fine olive oils and tangy citrus fruits. The daily stages on the bike tour around Lake Garda are easily doable, but you also have to reckon with challenging stretches.

 

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    IT-GARD6
  • Accommodation level
    national 3* / 4* level
  • Duration
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Arrival Days
    Wednesday and Sunday
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English, French
  • Parking information
    Public garage / parking, approx. 17 € per day. No reservation possible through Radweg Reisen.
Map for your Bike Tour around Lake Garda

Day 1: Individual arrival in Desenzano / Sirmione

Welcome to Northern Italy! Your bike tour around Lake Garda starts on the south-western shore of Italy's largest lake. After your accommodation, take a walk to the old harbour of Desenzano and visit the remains of the 11th century castle. The town of Sirmione lies on a peninsula jutting into Lake Garda. Here, too, a castle is particularly worth seeing, the Castello Scaligero. You will spend the night in Desenzano or in Sirmione.

Sirmione

Sirmione

Day 2: Desenzano / Sirmione – Garda, approx. 45 km

Along the lakeshore and through the rolling hills of the Lugana wine-growing area (you should definitely try the white wine!) you reach the historic fortress complex of Peschiera. At first you continue cycling along the lake, after a few kilometres some sections in the hinterland. Through apple orchards and past the vineyards of Bardolino, your destination for the day is Garda. The town gave its name to Lake Garda and impresses with historic churches, buildings and squares.

 

Cyclist Garda

Cyclists on Lake Garda

Day 3: Garda – Torbole / Riva, approx. 65 km

Treat yourself to a cappuccino on Garda's beautiful lakeside promenade before leaving the town in the direction of the Adige Valley. Accompanied by olive groves and vineyards, you follow the Adige cycle path for quite a while. Not far from the village of Mori you leave the Adige and cycle over the Passo San Giovanni, a mountain pass, to Torbole or Riva. You have reached the northern shore of Lake Garda. Do you still have energy for a few metres of ascent? Visit the ruins of Castel Penede above Torboles. Enjoy a regional wine and the view of Lake Garda at the end of the stage on the piazza in Riva next to the slightly leaning Torre Apponale - the tower is the town's landmark.

 

Torbole

View of Lake Garda near Torbole

Day 4: Excursion to the Sarca Valley, approx. 50 km

Today your suitcases will be left behind and you will take an excursion into the valley of the Sarca River on your bike tour around Lake Garda. It is the main tributary of Lake Garda. You follow it into the valley, with a view of the surrounding Garda mountains, as far as Pietramurata. Relax and follow the river back to Lake Garda. On the way, pay a visit to the fortress of Arco. Situated on a prominent rocky hill, today's ruins can be reached via a path lined by olive groves. After enjoying the view, head back to Lake Garda.

 

Sarca Valley

View of the Pietramurata

Day 5: Torbole / Riva – Salò, approx. 65 km + transfer

In the morning, a transfer takes you to Lake Ledro. From the small mountain lake you cycle towards Lake Idro. The picturesque alpine lake will accompany you for a while, during which you can enjoy the magnificent view of the green mountain slopes. On the cycle path through the Val Sabbia, the descent is almost imperceptible. The small town of Salò is your destination for the day. Stroll through the winding alleys and along the lakeside promenade while enjoying a delicious ice cream. Perfetto!

 

Saló

View of Saló

Day 6: Salò – Desenzano / Sirmione, approx. 40 / 45 km

This section runs through the hilly hinterland dotted with small towns. With Desenzano you reach Lake Garda. Enjoy a dip in the cool water at one of the beaches and rent a pedal boat at the harbour to get to know the lake from a different perspective. In Sirmione, a detour to the Grotte di Catullo is worthwhile. The ruins of a Roman villa from the 1st century will make the heart of anyone interested in history and archaeology beat faster. On the last evening of your bike tour around Lake Garda, toast with one of the wines from the surrounding vineyards.

 

Grotta di Catullo

Grotta di Catullo near Sirmione

Day 7: Individual departure

After breakfast your bike tour around Lake Garda already comes to an end. We are happy to extend your stay in Desenzano or in Sirmione with an extra night.

 

Lazise

Lazise

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and Prices 2025

Arrival on Wednesdays and Sundays from 06.04.2025 to 12.10.2025Early booking discount: -20 €

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Season A
06.04. - 13.04.
28.09. - 12.10.
from939 €
Season B
16.04. - 11.05.
07.09. - 24.09.
from1039 €
Season C
14.05. - 03.09.

from1169 €

All prices per person in a double room

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Services

  • 6 nights with breakfast, national 3* / 4* level
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Transfer Torbole / Riva - Lake Ledro incl. bike
  • Pistachio ice cream or freshly squeezed juice (1 x per person)
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
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Not included is the city or visitor's tax (if payable)

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Children discounts

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From 12 to 14 years

-25%

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From 14 to 17 years

-10%

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.
Due to the more demanding stages, we recommend this trip only for young people with good stamina.

 

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

349 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Desenzano / Sirmione
 DBL

79 €

 SGL

119 €

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
269 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 21-speed unisex / men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
  • Electric bike with freewheel (minimum age for e-bike rental: 16 years)
Fittings

Pannier, Handlebar bag, Mileometer, Pump, Bike lock, Repair kit (1 x per booking)

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21- gear rental bike

99 €

E-bike / pedelec

269 €

All prices are per person

Route profile

  • Start / Destination
    Desenzano / Sirmione
  • Length
    approx. 265 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 40 and 65 km, Ø 55 km
    Altitude profile ●●●○○
  • Trail conditions
    You cycle mostly on well-maintained bike paths and little used side roads. On some sections, you should expect heavy traffic or longer climbs.
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility note
    The tour is only partially suitable for people with limited mobility.
    Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.

Days
7

Ø km per day
55