Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

From the old port in Desenzano (0,0 km), going east, take the cycling road on Lungolago Cesare Battisti towards Rivoltella, which you will reach after about 2 km. Continue on the side of the lake road towards Sirmione and you will arrive to the roundabout where, on the left, you will enter Via Matteotti (5,2 km), which becomes Via Salvo d’Acquisto, then stop by the dock. From here turn right going towards an old gate indicating the entrance to the Sirmione peninsula (6,5 km). Continue on Via XXV Aprile, here begins the most interesting part of the itinerary: the narrow stretch of land that takes you to Sirmione. 

Once beyond Lido Galeazzi, the view opens on the lake both on the left and on the right on an unusual point of view, up to the panoramic spot “Sandro Pertini” (7,0 km), which deserves a short break. In a few minutes you will reach the historic centre of Sirmione, dominated by Castello Scaligero (8,9 km). Beyond the bridge, enter the walls of the borough to reach the pier (9,0 km). You can continue the excursion up to the Grotte di Catullo (Catullus's caves), located on the northernmost part of the peninsula, to enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake.  Walking all the way back will take you to the starting point.