Sirmione drawbridge – Sirmione Old Town loop from Sirmione

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Sirmione drawbridge – Sirmione Old Town loop from Sirmione

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Sirmione drawbridge – Sirmione Old Town loop from Sirmione

02:40

10.3km

60m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.44 km for 319 m

Open: • 10:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 4.96 km for 319 m

Open: • 10:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Sandro Pertini Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very picturesque view over the lake to the mountains.

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3.14 km

City gate with (former) drawbridge.
The moat separates the old town at the tip of the peninsula from the rest of the mainland.
Cycling is prohibited from here and only a few cars with a special permit are allowed to continue driving.
The bridge is the only access road to the old historic center of Sirmione.

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3.25 km

Sirmione Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful old town with lovely alleyways. Probably even busier in the season than it was now. Still very worth seeing.

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3.34 km

Flaminia Square, Sirmione

Highlight • Settlement

A moat separates the old town at the tip of the peninsula from the rest of the mainland. From here, only a few cars can drive with special permission, so that pedestrians can undisturbed discover the small winding streets with many shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Special attention should be paid to the variety of very good gelateries. Narrow streets and historic stone houses dominate the image of the old town of Sirmione. Of the 7,000 inhabitants of the municipality of Sirmione live just under 300 in the historic city. At the entrance of the old town stands the sublime Scaliger Castle. Keep left to find the Piazza Carducci and the Navigarda ferry terminal, from where the Garda ferries depart for Salo, Moniga del Garda, Garda and the northern part of Lake Garda. Worth seeing is the parish church of Santa Maria di Maggiore from the 15th century. The interior testifies to a baroque style in the 18th century. In the neighborhood there is a recently opened to the public attraction - the Villa Romana. It is a restored Roman villa in the middle of the old town development. At the end of the old town joins the Mavino hill, which is overgrown with ancient olive trees. Sirmione is also a health resort. West of the Mavino hill, the Biola spring feeds a thermal bath. The healing effect has been known since antiquity and has been attracting spa tourists to Sirmione since the end of the 19th century. This is followed by the Roman excavation site of the "Caves of Catullus".

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4.40 km

Viewpoint

4.86 km

Jamaica Beach

Beach

6.24 km

Santa Maria Maggiore Church, Sirmione

Highlight • Religious Site

Ancient church in the historic center where you can admire a large organ, pulpits, frescoes (unfortunately not restored), stained glass windows and sensational ceilings.
Gothic style, the tower detached from the building is very particular.
Definitely worth a visit.

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6.58 km

View of the Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is where you can take great photos.

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9.55 km

Lakeside Promenade of Sirmione

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On the way to the harbor and further to the old town of Sirmione you walk directly along Lake Garda and have a great view.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

2.56 km

1.30 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

7.25 km

1.44 km

956 m

333 m

222 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

22°C

14°C

41 %

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Comments

July 6, 2024,Sirmione. Il Castello, lo splendore del Borgo, gli Ulivi, il lago Cristallino.

July 24. Sunny day. Departure from an external part of Sirmione following a route that touches the most interesting points of the village. The ancient walls, the streets crowded with foreign tourists with the old houses embellished with bougainvillea, from the wooded gardens to the fragrant olive groves of the church, the war memorial, the Catullus caves and the very …

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April 8, 2025,8. April 2025 - Dienstag - Sirmione am Gardasee - wunderschön - lustiger Eisverkauf - aber totaler Massentourismus - Italien

Funny incident at one of the countless ice cream parlors in Sirmione... I ordered ONE LARGE SCOOP of Baccio at the counter for 3 euros - got TWO SCOOPS (i.e. 6 euros) - when I pointed out "but I only ordered ONE SCOOP", the young girl simply said "it's not so bad - now just eat two scoops"... :-)) That's …

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September 16, 2024,🇮🇹 Sirmione - die Halbinsel zu Fuß

Today was a relaxing afternoon in Sirmione.
The old town sits atop a peninsula, with its castle and narrow streets exuding charm.
Picturesque views of the turquoise water, historic alleyways, and a lively yet Mediterranean atmosphere.
Many are drawn to the small streets...including me. 😊

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October 6, 2023,🇮🇹 Sirmione

And so we end our holiday in Sirmione - all good things must come to an end 🥲. Italy, we'll be back!!!

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August 23, 2021,🇮🇹🌞👨‍👧🕍 Heiße Erkundungsrunde von Sirmione 🇮🇹

Today we made a trip to Sirmione to see the peninsula. A really worthwhile destination. Unfortunately we couldn't see the old ruins "Grottoes of Catullus". Instead we enjoyed a cocktail on the nearby Jamaica Beach. On the way back, we each treated ourselves to an ice cream, which is offered in large numbers in the wonderfully small alleys.

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September 6, 2022,Sirmione-Gardasee

Excursion to the southernmost tip of Lake Garda to Sirmione. Visit to the approximately 4 km long peninsula.

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May 29, 2022,Sirmione Sightseeingtour 🍧😃👍

Day 1 of the short vacation at the Lago. Since the weather forecast was much better in the south, we went straight to Sirmione together. After the tour, we all go up to Torbole on the east side, where we will spend the next few days! S'Weda is etz a in the north wida guad, tonight it was Sunday 🌞 …

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May 5, 2024,05.05.2024 Gardasee Sirmione

See Sirmione and never go back, but the visit is simply part of a trip to Lake Garda. Heaven and hell of people in this beautiful place. It's a shame, but you're never alone on holiday and you're one of the crowds yourself...

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