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Lake Biwa Bridge – Lake Biwa Bridge loop from 草津

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Lake Biwa Bridge – Lake Biwa Bridge loop from 草津

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Lake Biwa Bridge – Lake Biwa Bridge loop from 草津

05:05

77.6km

780m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.2 km for 27 m

After 65.4 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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11.9 km

えりの浜

Lake

2

17.0 km

Lake Biwa Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

3

17.4 km

Lake Biwa Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Regardless where you come from, try to use the North side of the bridge: the sidewalk/bicycle lane is wider, and there's a small area in the middle of the bridge to enjoy the view

Tip by

4

19.0 km

Lake Biwa Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

30.0 km

Tochu Pass

Mountain Pass

6

35.4 km

Ohara Village

Highlight • Settlement

Ohara, about 20 km from Kyoto, is a traditional village with famous temples

Translated by Google •

Tip by

53.6 km

田ノ谷峠

Mountain Pass

8

57.5 km

Ōmi Jingū Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

For more information and shrine’s history please visit wikipedia page:

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omi_Shrine

Tip by

9

65.0 km

Zeze Park Cherry Blossoms

Highlight • Natural

Take a packed lunch and enjoy this lakeside park.

Tip by

10

67.6 km

View of Lake Biwa

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

77.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

22.1 km

16.6 km

8.33 km

4.00 km

1.43 km

262 m

Surfaces

49.3 km

25.3 km

1.87 km

1.20 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

27°C

19°C

49 %

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