{"id":1388,"date":"2025-01-28T16:50:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T15:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=1388"},"modified":"2025-03-11T14:08:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T13:08:47","slug":"cycling-in-trentino-lago-di-molveno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/fietsen-in-trentino-lago-di-molveno","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in Trentino: Lago di Molveno"},"content":{"rendered":"

Italy has many beautiful lakes. Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore and Lake Como are the most famous. But also the lesser-known small lakes, in the mountains or on the flat, are often breathtakingly beautiful. Italy has many beautiful lakes. The region of Trentino, in the north of Italy has lots of smaller mountain lakes. Incidentally, part of Lake Garda is also part of Trentino. One of those other smaller lakes is Lago di Molveno. There you can cycle beautifully in Trentino<\/a>. In this article, we give you some great tips for cycling in this region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Passo Balino - Neal Beentjes\/Ploegmaats.cc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

text and photos: Neal Beentjes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Molveno<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The town of Molveno lies on Lake Molveno of the same name in the Dolomites. Located in Brenta, a mountain group that Italians call the gem of the Dolomites. As a cyclist, it is certainly not the first place you think of, as most Dutch people still head towards Corvara (Sella Ronda<\/a>), Stelvio<\/a> or Gavia. Perhaps that's why it's a great place to go cycling in Trentino from. Especially as there is more to experience than just cycling. It is a true MTB and hike mecca with plenty of places to rent a (downhill) MTB for a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The names Passo Ballino (15.8km - 4.5% aver.), Passo Duron (10.2km - 6.2%) and Passo Daone (8.3km - 9.2%) don't mean anything to most people, but are definitely worth cycling up once. Passo Ballino in particular is magnificent. You can climb it from three sides, but the option from Lake Garda is great. At 15km at 4.5%, this climb is a lot gentler than many other options in the area. And the many hairpin bends mean you get great views of Lake Garda each time, where many a Dutchman holidays. Once at the top, stopping at Pizzeria Da Lucio is a must. This restaurant with no menu has that true Italian experience. The owner who comes and neatly sums up the menu to you completes it. Great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bondone binding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monte Bondone (19.4km - 7.5%) will ring a bell with true cycling fans. A climb that has often caused spectacle in the Giro d'Italia. Gaul and Bahamontes already cycled there and in Italy<\/a> Monte Bondone is a real bucket list climb. For instance, Vincenzo Nibali and Ivan Basso won a youth race on Monte Bondone and later the Giro d'Italia. This cannot be a coincidence. Again, you have three variants, with the one from Trento hurting the most. The version from Aldeno is also cool to do, this one is a bit more irregular and with peaks towards 13% you need good legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monte Bondone<\/a>, Lasino, Italy<\/p>- Distance: 21.8 km, Elevation: 1159 m, Avg. Grade: 5.3 %<\/blockquote>