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Originally Posted by
JaccoW
The floating cycle path is beautiful... just expect it to be filled with pedestrians and families with baby strollers so it won't be a relaxed ride on an empty path with great views. That was my experience in 2019 at least.
I only did about half of lake Garda in a day and accidentally climbed 2100 meters (
~6900 feet) when I took the MTB trail at Riva del Garda instead of the main road.
One thing to note though, you seem to be riding from lake to lake but hardly through the small towns along it. I found the towns themselves to be some of the best parts there. Beautiful old homes with ancient cypress trees.
Also, bring lights for the tunnels you will cross. I found Italian drivers to be very courteous if you used lights but also saw plenty of people on road bikes in the pitch black who were invisible and were passed with minimal distances.
Fabulous!
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