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Olbrich Botanical Gardens – Paunack Park on Lake Monona loop from Monona

Olbrich Botanical Gardens – Paunack Park on Lake Monona loop from Monona

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4.9

(6256)

10,725

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Olbrich Botanical Gardens – Paunack Park on Lake Monona loop from Monona

00:44

17.5km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 184 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.70 km

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Highlight • Natural Monument

This space of more than 16 acres has an important number of gardens all with particular themes. You will thus find the only Thai pavilion and garden in all the continental United States.

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7.54 km

Ernie's Trading Post and Monona's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Birthplace of City of Monona. Built originally as a garage, this brick structure served from 1932 to 1952 as the
only neighborhood grocery.
Operated by early settler Ernie Ferchland,
the …

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11.6 km

Paunack Park on Lake Monona

Highlight • Lake

A charming little park that provides a perfect spot to take a break. There are several benches throughout, positioned right on the water, offering unobstructed views of Lake Monona.

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11.7 km

Bench With View of Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop off on your bike Tour. There's a bench overlooking the water of Lake Monona. Very relaxing place to dig out your water bottles and watch the world go by.

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

5.45 km

3.64 km

345 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

2.05 km

188 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

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Olbrich Botanical Gardens – Paunack Park on Lake Monona loop from Monona

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Ernie's Trading Post and Monona's Birthplace

Paunack Park on Lake Monona

Bench With View of Lake Monona

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