Lake Biwa Observatory Route比良比叡トレイル

Walking distance About14km Time required About6.5hours

* The time required will differ during snowy periods.

Moving from the Arakawa Pass to Mt. Karato, the beech forests are beautiful. Visiting in May, when the rhododendrons blossom, is particularly recommended.

★Lake Biwa Observatory Route Recommended points

beech forests
rhododendrons
Mt. Karato

JR Shiga st.
Arakawa
Arakawa Pass
Mt. Karato
Kido Pass
Mt.Uchimi(Biwako Valley)
Kitadaka Road
Kido
JR Shiga st.

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Access to this route

駅から登山道入口へは、江若バスの路線バス・路線時刻表をご確認ください。

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