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Torii gate at Shirahige Shrine – Lake Biwa Blue Lane loop from 北小松

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Torii gate at Shirahige Shrine – Lake Biwa Blue Lane loop from 北小松

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Torii gate at Shirahige Shrine – Lake Biwa Blue Lane loop from 北小松

04:36

73.0km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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琵琶湖国定公園

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.00 km

Start of the Biwako Cycling Path

Highlight • Cycleway

From here the sensible cycle path around the Biwako starts and it goes away from the road

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8.67 km

Torii gate at Shirahige Shrine

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68.9 km

Lake Biwa Blue Lane

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its a bike lane that goes around the whole lake, about 200km long, and its easy and anyone with any kind of bike can ride it!

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73.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

24.4 km

13.3 km

8.11 km

384 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

30.2 km

384 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Torii gate at Shirahige Shrine

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