E-Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: Pastrengo Austrian Fort

Ride through vineyards to a 19th-century fort and taste wines with a view of the lake.

A 3-hour e-bike tour from Pastrengo that follows safe roads and cycle paths through the countryside between Calmasino and Cavaion, passing Austrian forts on the hills overlooking Lake Garda. The route covers vineyards and olive groves in the hinterland before returning to the starting point for a tasting of three local wines and quality food. A live guide leads in English or Italian. E-bikes and helmets are provided, and water is included throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour and wine tasting

• Cycle through Pastrengo hills
• Visit Austrian forts outside
• Cycle through Calmasino vineyards
• Cycle through Lazise inland
• Stop at Austrian fort for aperitif

The experience

The tour starts in Pastrengo, a small town on the hills above Lake Garda known for the 1848 Battle of Pastrengo fought between Piedmontese and Austrian armies. You'll ride on safe roads and cycle paths through the countryside, passing through Calmasino (a village near Bardolino where dirt roads wind through vineyards and green landscapes), and approaching Lazise, a town on the lake coast that was granted fortification rights by the Holy Roman Emperor Otto I in 983 and is considered Italy's oldest comune. Throughout the ride, you'll see the Austrian forts that dot the hills. One of them, completed in 1861, now functions as a relais and event venue.

After cycling, you'll stop at the Austrian fort for the tasting. Three local wines are served alongside quality food, and the fort's position offers a view of the lake. Water is provided during the ride, and the guide (fluent in English or Italian) leads the whole experience. E-bikes and helmets are included, so you don't need to bring your own. The e-bikes make the hills manageable without requiring high fitness. Arrive 15 minutes early, and wear comfortable, sporty clothing: no skirts, slippers or sandals.

What’s included

• E-bikes and helmets.
• water throughout the ride.
• expert bike guide in English or Italian.
• tasting of three local wines with quality food.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SundayDeparts at 10:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We meet at Forte Benedek, near the relais. If the gate is not open, ring the bell. There you will be welcome from our guide”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by CittàDiLazise.it

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cycle at a relaxed pace with a guide who knows the region: the e-bikes handle the hills, so you can focus on the vineyards, villages and views instead of the effort.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is the Austrian fort we visit, and why is it there?

The fort was completed in 1861 and sits on the hills overlooking Lake Garda. It was built during the period when Austrian forces controlled the region, and today it operates as a relais and event venue where the wine tasting takes place after your ride.

How difficult is the cycling, and do I need to be fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. E-bikes are provided, which means the motor assists you on climbs and rough terrain, so you don't need to be a strong cyclist to enjoy the ride.

What wines will I taste, and is food included?

You'll taste three local wines paired with quality food at the fort. The tasting is part of the tour, and water is provided throughout the ride to keep you hydrated.

Can I do this tour if I'm pregnant or have a back injury?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries. If you have concerns about your health or mobility, contact the operator before booking to discuss whether the ride is suitable for you.