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Big Climb and Scenic Downhill – Sunset Over Lake Biwa loop from 堅田

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Japan

Big Climb and Scenic Downhill – Sunset Over Lake Biwa loop from 堅田

Moderate

2.0

(1)

11

riders

Big Climb and Scenic Downhill – Sunset Over Lake Biwa loop from 堅田

04:15

69.9km

890m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.7 km for 104 m

After 42.6 km for 203 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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18.5 km

田ノ谷峠

Mountain Pass

31.5 km

Hinooka Pass

Mountain Pass

35.6 km

桜並木

Forest

4

39.1 km

Koseki Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Be careful of skidding due to the steep slope

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5

39.5 km

Big Climb and Scenic Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

42.7 km

Otsu Canal

Lake

7

43.3 km

Otsu Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

8

44.7 km

Sunset Over Lake Biwa

Highlight • Lake

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

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9

45.2 km

View of Lake Biwa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot to watch the sunrise!

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10

46.7 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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11

59.3 km

Karasuma Peninsula

Highlight • Beach

62.0 km

えりの浜

Lake

13

65.2 km

Autumn Foliage in Moriyama

Highlight • Forest

B

69.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

19.0 km

7.61 km

4.69 km

3.61 km

1.63 km

Surfaces

43.8 km

22.6 km

1.74 km

1.72 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 30 May

28°C

19°C

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