Sirmione

The itinerary starts at Darsena di Sirmione (68 m asl) where you enter via Bagnera and follow the indications for the historical center of Sirmione, after a few minutes you reach the little Porto Galeazzi (66 m asl). After taking a look at the panorama of the Veneto side of the lake, the walk continues north along a stretch of a cyclopedonian track. Follow the road until you arrive at Piazzale del Porto which ends with the access bridge to the historic center of Sirmione (68 m asl). On the right you will find the Scaligero Castle of Sirmione and, after a brief visit inside, the path continues, turning right following the indications for the panoramic walk known as “Passeggiata della Muse”. You pass the public beach and continue until you reach the Lido delle Bionde after about 20 minutes. From here, going up the paths of the Tomelleri Public Park it joins the main road leading to the entrance of the Grotte di Catullo (85 m asl). The itinerary includes a tour inside the archaeological site (upon payment of the entrance fee), which consists of the remains of an old Roman villa, and it has a privileged spot of observation of the entire lower lake. After taking a short stretch of road already completed the first leg, following the directions that are found along the road, you reach the Church of San Pietro in Mavino (95 m asl), dating from the 8th century, during the Longobard presence in the area. From here, proceeding on the main road that crosses the historic center of Sirmione, you return to the Castle. Right before you exit the walls, you will find a small church on the right called Santa Maria del Ponte. After crossing the bridge, along the same itinerary, you return to the starting point.