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Sunset Over Lake Biwa – View of Lake Biwa loop from 茶山・京都芸術大学

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Sunset Over Lake Biwa – View of Lake Biwa loop from 茶山・京都芸術大学

Moderate

3.6

(5)

133

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Sunset Over Lake Biwa – View of Lake Biwa loop from 茶山・京都芸術大学

03:33

68.7km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 54.8 km for 203 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.22 km

田ノ谷峠

Mountain Pass

2

14.4 km

Otsu Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

3

15.7 km

Sunset Over Lake Biwa

Highlight • Lake

100% worth seeing! esp if there are a few clouds

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4

16.2 km

View of Lake Biwa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot to watch the sunrise!

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5

17.7 km

Restaurant Würzburg

Highlight • Restaurant

Right on the lake, you can admire a half-timbered house in the German architectural style, which houses the WÜRZBURG restaurant. Authentic German cuisine, a selection of German beers, Franconian wine, …

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6

30.3 km

Karasuma Peninsula

Highlight • Beach

33.0 km

えりの浜

Lake

8

36.2 km

Autumn Foliage in Moriyama

Highlight • Forest

54.9 km

Otsu Canal

Lake

10

55.6 km

Big Climb and Scenic Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

11

58.4 km

Koseki Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Be careful of skidding due to the steep slope

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64.0 km

Hinooka Pass

Mountain Pass

B

68.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

14.3 km

7.92 km

3.17 km

2.30 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

33.7 km

594 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 22 May

22°C

17°C

28 %

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