Desenzano del Garda-Pozzolengo
From Porto Zattera in Rivoltella (0.0 km) take via Colli Storici going south and pass the A4 motorway flyover (4.3 km) to the crossroads for the Tower in San Martino della Battaglia (5.5 km). From here turn left and, shortly afterwards, you will find yourself in front of the imposing war memorial. The itinerary continues up to a roundabout, go straight towards Preseglie and turn right near Cascina Ceresa (7.7 km) and, once in Cascina Vestona, turn left until you reach the road to Pozzolengo (9.2 km) going south. After about 200 m, on the left, go uphill on the signposted cycle path until you reach the village of Pozzolengo (10.9 km) and immediately after the Municipality building turn right onto via Diaz and again onto via Verdi to come to the square in front of the Castle, where you will enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Garda and the mountains surrounding it. Continue along via Morazzo to exit the village on unmade road until you approach Lago Mantellina (12.6 km), a wetland area typical of moraine environments. Beyond the lake, follow the perimeter of a large golf course until you reach the asphalted road (15.0 km), then cycle towards the village of Selva Capuzza following the signs. After a few minutes you will reach the crossroads to the Tower of San Martino (17.0 km), then cycle back the way you came until you reach Porto Zattera (22.5 km).
Make sure you take with you all the necessary equipment and clothes for excursions according to the season. Check the weather forecast the day before your trip and verify that the track is open on the day you choose. During the excursion do not deviate from the signalled path, respect the highway code and the environment, do not leave your waste along the path. The viability of the routes may not necessarily coincide with the indications, it needs to be verified permanently and periodically on the ground. The Author declines any responsibility for any accidents or damages that may occur on the proposed routes.
Single emergency call number: 112
Desenzano del Garda, Rivoltella, Porto Zattera, 62 m slm
Rivoltella can be reached by bus (www.arriva.it).
Rivoltella can be easily reached from the top and also from the bottom of the lake. It is located between Desenzano del Garda and Sirmione, you can take any of these two exits on A4 motorway to reach Rivoltella. Parking available nearby the starting point.
