From Lake Garda to Lake Ledro via Ponale

CYCLING · MTB · LAKE GARDA TO LAKE LEDRO

Riva del Garda → Ponale → Pre → Molina di Ledro → Lake Ledro → Pur → Pieve → Riva del Garda

The full Ponale connection from Lake Garda to Lake Ledro and back.

DISTANCE

33.4 km

DURATION

3 h 00 min

ASCENT

1,009 m

DIFFICULTY

Difficult

Route Overview

START

Riva del Garda — lakefront / Garda Trentino Info Office

FINISH

Riva del Garda — lakefront / Garda Trentino Info Office

ROUTE TYPE

Out and Back

ROUTE LINE

Riva del Garda → Ponale → Pre → Molina di Ledro → Lake Ledro → Pur → Pieve → Riva del Garda

Introduction

The longer MTB Ponale route continues beyond the Pregasina corridor through Pre and Molina to Lake Ledro, follows the southern lakeshore to Pieve and returns along the same route.

Route Directions

Join the Ponale from Riva. At Ponale Alto Belvedere continue toward Lake Ledro. Before the tunnel cross the valley/torrent, connect toward Pre and Molina, reach Lake Ledro, follow the southern side through Pur and the cycle path to Pieve, then return the same way.

Highlights

Ponale
Fortifications
Valle di Ledro
Molina
Lake Ledro
Pur
Pieve

Safety and Conditions

Shared trail; yield to hikers.
Use authorized/open trails only.
Carry navigation, repair equipment and adequate water.
Avoid muddy trails.
Always check the latest official route status, local conditions and weather before departure.

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