- 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.
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
Bertoldi is one of the 19 villages of Lavarone, from here you can reach the Il Respiro degli Alberi.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Do not miss the unique chance to discover the beauty of the territory through the bike path in Lavarone, Trentino (Italy).
Cover image: photo by © Codeluppi, via Alpe Cimbra
Author: Francesca Palmitessa