Discover the Lavarone Alpine Pearl by e-bike: the mountain chain in Trentino full of woods, high peaks and military forts of World War I; this is an itinerary that will lead you to the breathtaking lake of Lavarone.
  • Travelling time: 2 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Why we love it: This is an itinerary where you will discover one of the alpine pearls. This is a unique opportunity to admire local nature and history.
  • Length: 23 km
  • Total Elevation Gain: 256 m
  • Way to travel: Mountain Bike o E-Bike
  • Cost: 0
  • Our Advice: This itinerary by mountain bike is suitable for trained people since it is full of steep climbs. We suggest to use an e-bike. It's also important to know where to hire your bike if you don't have one.
Map of the itinerary by MTB or e-bike in Lavarone
Map of the itinerary by MTB or e-bike in Lavarone, via google map

Experience the history, the beauty and the culture of the territory of Lavarone with this bike itinerary. 

From Bertoldi to the Il Respiro degli Alberi

Land Art along the path Il Respiro degli Alberi in Lavarone
Land Art along the path Il Respiro degli Alberi in Lavarone, photo via Respirodeglialberi.it

Bertoldi is one of the 19 villages of Lavarone, from here you can reach the Il Respiro degli Alberi.

View of the Levico and Caldonazzo lakes from the Il Respiro degli Alberi route
View of the Levico and Caldonazzo lakes from the Il Respiro degli Alberi route, photo by © Codeluppi, via Alpe Cimbra

Here you will admire not only a panoramic view over the Caldonazzo Lake but also you will experience works of land-art realized by natural materials, such as stones and wood.  

Stop at Chalet Tana Incantata

hot chocolate
Photo by Rinck content studio via Unsplash

The stop at this chalet is a Must! Tana Inacanata is a typical chalet of Trentino, where you can recharge your batteries with a delicious hot chocolate. The chalet offers the possibility to recharge your e-bike, as well as maps and advice on the itineraries of the Alpe Cimbra Bike Area.

'Belvedere' Gschwent Forts

Military Forts, bike pathway
Photo by trentinograndeguerra.it

The military fort lies at 1200m over a spectacular view. The Austro-Hungarian Empire built this fort during the First World War and now it's been converted into a museum. 

By e-bike at Forte Belvedere, Lavarone
By e-bike at Forte Belvedere, Lavarone, photo by © Codeluppi, via Alpe Cimbra

Exploring the long corridors and spaces of the ancient military fort, you can observe old objects, photographic exhibitions, and multimedia projections, immersing yourself in the history of the First World War and perceiving the emotions of the soldiers who lived it, more than 100 years ago.

Lavarone Lake 

Lavarone Lake, Trentino, Italy
Lavarone Lake, photo by © Matteo Ianeselli via Wikimedia Commons

Finally, you will reach Lavarone Lake. With its crystal clear waters, it is a small gem of the territory. Moreover, if the weather is good, you'll be lucky enough to swim in this water. 

Lavarone Lake, ebike
Lavarone Lake, photo by © Codeluppi via Alpe Cimbra

Do not miss the unique chance to discover the beauty of the territory through the bike path in Lavarone, Trentino (Italy).

Lavarone by ebike
Lavarone by ebike, photo by © Codeluppi, via Alpe Cimbra

Cover image: photo by © Codeluppi, via Alpe Cimbra

Author: Francesca Palmitessa

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