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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Monona Terrace View loop from Alliant Energy Center

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Monona Terrace View loop from Alliant Energy Center

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3.3

(2)

38

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Monona Terrace Rooftop – Monona Terrace View loop from Alliant Energy Center

05:00

19.6km

70m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.79 km

Bench With View of Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop off on your bike Tour. There's a bench overlooking the water of Lake Monona. Very relaxing place to dig out your water bottles and watch the world go by.

Tip by

2

7.91 km

Schluter Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great park with a playground. Pro tip: grab an ice cream cone from the bait shop across the street and enjoy it on one of the Adirondack chairs along the shore.

Tip by

3

11.8 km

Olbrich Park

Highlight • Natural

Explore Olbrich Park's scenic beauty with its stunning botanical gardens, Thai Pavilion, and serene Lake Monona. Enjoy walking trails, picnic areas, and diverse recreational facilities.

Tip by

4

13.1 km

Atwood Creamery

Highlight • Cafe

Small locally owned ice cream parlor right off Jackson St, Atwood Ave, and Capital City State Trail. Quaint patio & plaza nearby. Perfect place for a stop.

Tip by

5

16.8 km

Monona Terrace Rooftop

Highlight • Viewpoint

This place provides one of the best views in the area of Lake Monona. It's a perfect spot for a break, offering plenty of seating with tables and umbrellas to …

Tip by

6

16.8 km

Monona Terrace Convention Center

Highlight • Monument

Monona Terrace is a large convention center on Lake Monona. There is a mulit-use path that takes you along the lake and through the grounds of the convention center.

Tip by

7

16.8 km

Monona Terrace View

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you want an unbeatable view of the Capitol building dome — not to mention the rest of Madison — it's well worth tying up your bike and popping up to this rooftop terrace on the convention building.

Tip by

8

19.4 km

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the edge of Lake Monona, you have a very beautiful view of the city center of Madison, including the Capitol building which stands out clearly.

Tip by

B

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

4.09 km

1.63 km

597 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

4.73 km

354 m

< 100 m

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