Parco del Trasimeno

	Itineraries
	On Foot in the Park
	The trail network of Parco del Lago Trasimeno leads you on foot, but also on horseback or by mountain bike, to the hills surrounding the lake, where the several town center face. Each itinerary gives the opportunity to appreciate the territory not only for its environments and landscapes, but also for its history and culture. Some old roads down to the lake have been recovered in order to enhance the environmental features of the Park Municipalities, to improve the accessibility for citizens and tourists, as well as to make better discover the Park, promoting a thorough knowledge of the lake ecosystem: Municipality of Castiglione del Lago - Road down the airport, Municipality of Tuoro S/T - Road down Casa del Piano - Isola Maggiore Road down the town and pedestrian itinerary Sasso di San Francesco, Municipality of Passignano S/T - Road down Oliveto, Municipality of Magione - Roads down Monte del Lago, Municipality of Panicale - Road down Poggio di Braccio and Grottone. There is also the possibility to go along thematic routes. Further information (Italian text)
	Itineraries in Polvese Island
	In Polvese Island you can go along three itineraries: Itinerary 1 - around the island The itinerary leaves from the Service Center and heads first to the Castle and then to San Giuliano Church. Walking along the lake shores, you will get to the northern tip of the island. Go ahead along the north-western coast: cross an ilex grove, get to the beach and then, after walking closely to the canebrake, go back to the departure point. Walking time: about 1h 30' Difficulty: none Length: 3,5 km Difference in height: 10 m (particularly suitable for disabled persons) Itinerary 2 - historical itinerary Leaving from the Service Center you will get to the Castle and San Giuliano Church. After walking along the canebrake in the southern section of the island, take a trail leading to San Secondo Church and Olivetano Monastery. Going along the ancient Procession Road, you will get to the Garden of the Aquatic Plants and then return to the Service Center. Walking time: about 2h 30' Difficulty: none Length: about 3 km Difference in height: 30 m Itinerary 3 - naturalistic itinerary Leaving from the Service Center, walk along the canebrake of the eastern section until you get to the "Tip" of the island. After crossing the beach, enter the wood and then leave it near the ridge. From here, rapidly descend until you get to the departure point, crossing the Garden of the Aquatic Plants. Walking time: about 1h Difficulty: none Length: about 3,5 km Difference in height: 50 m
	Around the Lake and on the Lake
	La Valle Nature Sanctuary Departure from the Visitor Center: cross the modern canal where you can observe a medieval outlet. Here you will also find a 15th century building where there was the lock of the canal. A ladder leads inside the canal. Then you will get to a barn where you can observe bird ringing activities; go ahead until you reach the lake shores, where there is a footbridge running along the big canebrake. There are bird watching points. Walking time: about 1h. and 30' Difficulty: none Length:1,5 km Difference in height: 0 m
	In the Park by Bike
	If you love cycling, there is a bike path developing from Castiglione del Lago for about 25 km among cultivated fields and the Park borders, up to Torricella. It has been planned and created in order to promote the knowledge of the lake ecosystem. It is exclusively reserved to cyclists and pedestrians, and for this reason the materials have been chosen with great care: the path is approximately 2 m wide, and the last stratum consists of a mix of sand, clay, vegetal soil, and inert material. The path typologies are mainly three: stretches near the Lake, stretches along provincial and regional roads, and stretches following local roads and crossing different estates. The path will be completed soon and will give the opportunity to cycle around Trasimeno, for 50 km. The path, created by the Mountain Community "Associazione dei Comuni Trasimeno Medio Tevere" is for everyone, does not present any difficulty, and is provided with trail markers.