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View of Lake Biwa – Sunset Over Lake Biwa loop from 南草津

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View of Lake Biwa – Sunset Over Lake Biwa loop from 南草津

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View of Lake Biwa – Sunset Over Lake Biwa loop from 南草津

03:26

61.2km

780m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.6 km for 230 m

After 32.2 km for 193 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.24 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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2

7.76 km

View of Lake Biwa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot to watch the sunrise!

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3

8.86 km

Sunset Over Lake Biwa

Highlight • Lake

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

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4

10.2 km

Otsu Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

12.5 km

Osaka Pass

Mountain Pass

24.9 km

Kohataike - Middle pond

Lake

7

32.3 km

Amagase Dam

Highlight • Monument

B

61.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

26.1 km

5.24 km

1.10 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

24.7 km

360 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 20 July

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27°C

56 %

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