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Port of Riva del Garda – Ponale Road loop from San Giorgio

Port of Riva del Garda – Ponale Road loop from San Giorgio

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4.7

(98)

790

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Port of Riva del Garda – Ponale Road loop from San Giorgio

02:23

30.2km

910m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.17 km for 209 m

After 8.42 km for 239 m

After 9.37 km for 428 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.05 km

Port of Riva del Garda

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Short pebble beach with some grass along the footpath and cycle path.

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5.29 km

Riva del Garda Harbor

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Riva del Garda is located on the north shore of Lake Garda, in the province of Trento. Those who love history and archeology should not miss a visit to the …

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6.23 km

Belvedere degli innamorati

Viewpoint

7.37 km

Ponale Trail View of Lake Garda

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Beautiful path from Riva to Pregasine with breathtaking views of Lake Garda.

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8.34 km

Viewpoint

8.69 km

View of Lake Garda from the Ponale Trail

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Beautiful Uphill along Lake Garda. Great views.

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9.73 km

The Ponale Gorge (Ponale Road)

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This panoramic road is perfect for cycling in a remarkable setting between the lakes of Ledro and Garda. Here, in fact, the slopes are never excessive, the views of Lake …

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11.4 km

Calchera

Ruins

14.4 km

Ponale Road

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Exceptional, to be done on foot, by bike both on the outward and return journey even several times. About 3 km from the start there is a bar with a …

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23.6 km

View of Lake Garda

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Great view of Riva.

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25.6 km

Riva del Garda

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Riva, with its charming old town and its many small shops and spacious pedestrian zones and squares, is always worth a visit. In summer, the beach is almost always completely …

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30.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.07 km

8.34 km

5.49 km

5.00 km

1.35 km

905 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

8.65 km

2.65 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

30°C

21°C

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Comments

June 19, 2025,Ponale zum Lago di Ledro - 19.06.2025

Supposedly one of the most beautiful bike routes in the world! That's the unassuming name of the Ponale up to Lake Ledro. The old former road into the Ledro Valley, with its eight tunnels, runs along the sheer rock face for the first four kilometers and offers fantastic views of the blue Lake Garda. It's truly amazing; the climb, partly …

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September 2, 2023,Torbole-Ledrosee

From Torbole we go to Riva and, always nice through the crowds (there's something going on here!!!), on to Ponale. This old military road is an absolute highlight. Along a mountain wall (or in the wall) you go up over gravel and if you still have enough energy left, you can cycle while sweating (the gradients are tough) on an …

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Port of Riva del Garda – Ponale Road loop from San Giorgio

Port of Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda Harbor

Ponale Trail View of Lake Garda

View of Lake Garda from the Ponale Trail

The Ponale Gorge (Ponale Road)

Ponale Road

View of Lake Garda

Riva del Garda

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