MTB Travel Guide: Lake Garda, Italy. by Marcus Dyson. 12th June 2013. Place: Lago di Garga/Lake Garda. Country: Italy. Number of trails: 10+. Predominant riding style: All-mountain/trail. Lago di Garda, or Lake Garda, is the largest lake in Italy, and it makes WIndermere look like a garden pond. There is bike riding all around the lake, but it Walking from Bardolino to Garda along the Lungolago Europa walkway. Our little walk is rich in picturesque views. From Bardolino, the beautifully designed promenade "Passegiata lungolago Europa" leads to dreamy Garda, to which lake Garda owes its name. Above Garda rises the Rocca. A week to 10 days on the Italian Lakes is wonderful if you have the time, spending 2-3 days exploring Lake Maggiore and its tiny neighbour, Lake Orta, before driving eastward to Lake Como for another 2-3 days, finishing with 2-3 days at Lake Garda and Lake Iseo. A 1-week to 10-day road trip will give you a great taste of the Italian Lakes and From Garda you can walk to Bardolino via the lake path (or vice-versa), and from Garda in the opposite direction you can walk to Punto San Vigilio. By the way, although Garda gave its name to the lake (formerly called Lake Benacus) it isn't the main town on the lake. Desenzano is the largest, followed by Riva. Train, train to Newark, fly to Venice • 19h 40m. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven. Take the train from New Haven to New York Penn Station. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Venice (VCE) EWR - VCE. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale. €408 - €1374. The total driving distance around Lake Garda is approximately 160 kilometers (100 miles), and the average time it takes to complete the loop is around 3 to 4 hours without any stops. However, it’s important to note that the actual time it takes to drive around the lake can vary depending on several factors, including traffic, road conditions Riva del Garda is a resort in northern Italy, on Lake Garda’s northern shore. Strong winds make it a popular windsurfing destination. In a former fortress, MAG Museo Alto Garda has archaeology and history displays, plus a picture gallery with works from the 15th to 19th centuries. 1. Chiesa di San Benedetto. This old Baroque church is wonderfully peaceful. Whilst the inside of the church isn’t the most impressive, the spectacular views make the little uphill walk to get here well worthwhile. If you are staying in Limone sul Garda, make sure to come check out the church at night. tJvX1.