Salò-Puegnago del Garda
From the large parking of the market (0,0 km) between the centre of Salò and the area of sports facilities, cycle to the south along via Zane, then turn right in via Montessori. At the Stop sign (0,9 km) turn left in via Muro until you reach the small square in the village of Villa (2,1 km), where you can continue along the cycling road headed to Lonato del Garda. Cycling on the steep road on top of the hill, among wood and vineyards, you will reach a road going slightly uphill (5,2 km) where you should tund left to reach the lakes of Sovenigo three mirrors of water hidden in the woods that flush pink with waterlilies between July and August. Here you leave the cycling road to Lonato del Garda to continue toward via dei Laghi up to the crossroads with SP25 and via Roma. Follow this road headed to Salò and you will reach the centre of Puegnago del Garda (8,1 km), where there is a castle and the parish church. Here, it is worth stopping at the village square, which is like a balcony over both the lake and the vineyard-covered Valtenesi hillsides. After the village, turn left towards the village of Palude. Cycle along via XXV Aprile up to SP25, which reaches the village of Cunettone going north (10,5 km). Pay attention on this busy road and continue towards via Zette to turn left on via Panoramica (11,3 km). Here you will find a proper cycling road that takes you back to the starting point (15,5 km). From the market car park, we suggest extending your excursion a little further to the lively town of Salò with its lakeside promenade around the bay and elegant old town.
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
Salò, parcheggio del mercato di via Zane, 75 m slm
Bus service available to Salò (www.arriva.it) and by boat with Navigazione Lago di Garda (www.navlaghi.it).
Salò is easily reached from the upper lake along the Gardesana Occidentale (SS45bis) or from the lower lake along the SP572. There is a large parking in the market of Via Zane close by the starting point. NOTE: Saturday is market day and the parking is busy.
