Getting here Tourist offices Lake i tour cycle itinerary running from is spread with pear landscape. Near Ro, you may admire the Mill PROVINCIA Peschiera del Garda (VR) i n DI s s to Emilia Romagna, crossing , trees, melon plants, on the , inspired by Riccardo Bacchelli’s BY PLANE BY BUS Garda M o n t i L e The project EuroVelo8, Mediterranean Route - Promot- A Piazzale Betteloni, 15 touching , Mincio and Po rivers, Grana Padano and famous novel. The river flows calmly till Ser- Bergamo, Montichiari, Venice, Aptv www.atv.verona.it | tel. +39 045 8057811 tel. +39 045 7551673 ing Europe’s longest thematic tourism route is co-funded Venice Verona Villafranca [email protected] and two Renaissance cities on the water: Parmigiano Reggiano ravalle, where it branches out in two: one BY CAR by the European Commission’s PaduaCIP for Transnational tourism Verona and Ferrara. dairies, Lambrusco branch flows northwards to Venice, the other, BY TRAIN Highway A4 Milan – Venice Peschiera products in order to foster European tourism competitiveness and sus- Trenitalia exit Peschiera del Garda del Garda Mantua and Ferrara, which are UNESCO winegrowers’ coop- the Po di Goro, flows southwards. Mantua 7 tainability. Directly from Northern main stations Highway A22 Brenner – Piazza Mantegna, 6 World Heritage Sites, were connected for a eratives. This river fork is called Porta del Delta; from exit Affi The Province of Mantua is the lead partner of a project network includ- From Lake Garda tel. +39 0376 432432 | sms +39 329 0189367 Castiglione Solferino Monzambano long time in past centuries because of mar- Bonizzo, a small vil- here you proceed along Po di Goro riverbank MANTUA [email protected] delle Stiviere ing 12 European partners, including the Province of Ferrara. riages and alliances between Gonzaga and lage in southern prov- towards Mesola, famous for its elegant Este BY PLANE BY BUS www.turismo.mantova.it Cavriana Borghetto di Valeggio sul Mincio The enhancement and promotion of bicycle tourism as well as the co- Este families; but they were also strictly con- from there, you may take several deviations to ince of Mantua, hosts the Truffle Museum. castle. The river runs southwards for 10 km Bergamo, Bologna, Montichiari, Parma, Apam www.apam.it | tel. +39 0376 2301 Sabbioneta Volta Mantovana Pozzolo operation among the companies of European countries reliant on the to the Venice, Verona Villafranca Piazza d’Armi, 1 | tel. +39 0375 52039 nected with artistic and literary ties. Still, riv- explore nature and history along the morainal The province of Ferrara starts in Stellata di through the Po Delta Park. Then you keep on BY CAR www.iatsabbioneta.org tourism industry are the main goals to this project. io ers and canals crossing their territories have hills towards Mantua. Bondeno; here the cycle track becomes the as far as Goro and BY TRAIN Highway A22 Brenner – Modena c San Benedetto Po n Marengo Chioggia Trenord exits Mantova Nord, i The European bicycle touring route EuroVelo8 – Mediterranean Route always been fundamental for agriculture and From the lake banks in Mantua, you pro- “Destra Po Route” on the right riverbank. It Gorino, which are Piazza Matilde di Canossa M Mantua – Milan Mantova Sud, Pegognaga Mincio River unwinds for approximately 5,900 Km, starting in Cadiz (Spain) to communication and trades. ceed towards Bagnolo San Vito, where the is one of the longest cycle itineraries in Italy focused on fishing tel. +39 0376 623036 r Goito

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R by bike OF MANTUA Mincio in Mantua, Po in Ferrara and then the Here you finally meet Po river, proceeding the star shaped Rocca Possente fortress. Af- ism, passing by a Mantua – Padua, Modena – Mantua Peschiera and Verona Sud Province of Ferrara Mantua the course of river Po, from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, crossing very 8 Tper Highway A1 Rivalta suggestive landscapes. Adriatic Sea. You may easily and slowly travel along Mincio left riverbank towards Gover- ter crossing Panaro river, you get to Bondeno, pontoon bridge to Mantua and Ferrara Ferrara sul Mincio Mantua – Ferrara exits Parma Est and Reggio Emilia R by bike or by boat to better appreciate this nolo and passing over the lock. The itinerary where you may take the walk and cycle track the Veneto prov- Castello Estense ive Grazie Andes r O FERRARA and LIDI DI COMACCHIO tel. +39 0532 299303 g peculiar territory. keeps on along the Po left riverbank as far as along Burana canal as far as Ferrara. Its town ince. From Gorino, l Cerese di Virgilio Bagnolo [email protected] io BY PLANE BY BUS Pietole San Vito Governolo Rovigo From the lake to the sea, from lake and mo- Ostiglia, then Revere – and its Po river mu- centre is charming and tranquil, with many you may proceed www.ferrarainfo.com Ostiglia Bologna (Shuttle Bologna Airport-Ferrara), Tper www.tper.it | tel. +39 0532 599490 Lower Oglio River Sustinente rainal landscape around Mincio river to the seum –; crossing the iron bridge, you get to bicycles, and no car access. by boat towards Mesola S. Giacomo Po Rimini, Treviso, Venice, Verona Regional Park Borgoforte Borgofranco sul Po River Po BY CAR P.tta S. Spirito, 3 | tel. +39 0533 993358 majestic calm of Po stream and the relaxing Quatrelle along Po right riverbank. From here you may proceed to the sea, cy- the Adriatic Sea to Commessaggio BY TRAIN Highway A13 Bologna – Padua [email protected] Revere Carbonara di Po Adriatic shores. The Truffle Route celebrates a very special cling towards Francolino and then along the the lighthouse. San Benedetto Po Quingentole Trenitalia exits Ferrara Nord and Ferrara Sud Codigoro 8 Motteggiana Pieve San Matteo di Coriano The cycle track starts in Peschiera del Garda; produce of Oltrepo area, while the landscape “Destra Po Route” through a fascinating Venice – Florence – Rome Access road Abbazia di Pomposa delle Chiaviche Quistello Felonica 8 P o Sermide Tper (A13 Ferrara Sud) Ferrara – Porto Garibaldi Suzzara o d Via Pomposa Centro, 1 | tel. +39 0533 719110 Casalmaggiore P r a Berra i i Serravalle G o r o Mantua – Ferrara – Codigoro National road SS 309 Romea Sabbioneta e [email protected] r h Riv v Stellata er Ro connection between Lidi di Comacchio e i c P c Comacchio v R o Dosolo e i Zocca Mesola st nd rd th th th th th S 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 5 STAGE 6 STAGE 7 STAGE 8 STAGE Via Mazzini, 4 | tel. +39 0533 314154 8 R Copparo Bergamo “Orio al Serio” Rimini “F. Fellini” Trenitalia from Peschiera del Garda from Mantua from Ostiglia from Stellata from Ferrara from Ro from Serravalle from Mesola [email protected] Viadana Pomponesco 7 Francolino Goro www.sacbo.it www.riminiairport.com www.trenitalia.com Codigoro to Mantua to Ostiglia to Stellata to Ferrara to Ro to Serravalle to Mesola to Gorino Bologna “G. Marconi” Treviso “A. Canova“ Trenord Bondeno Fossalta km 43,5 ¹ 2h 54’ km 43,5 ¹ 2h 54’ km 35,5 ¹ 2h 22’ km 27,5 ¹ 1h 50’ km 21,5 ¹ 1h 26’ km 25,5 ¹ 1h 42’ km 21,5 ¹ 1h 26’ km 22 ¹ 1h 28’ www.bologna-airport.it www.trevisoairport.it www.trenord.it Pomposa Sacca Vigarano o Gorino 8 Pieve an Montichiari “G. D’Annunzio” Venezia “M. Polo” Tper Sabbioncello Final l di Goro Governolo Ostiglia Accommodation Vo Volano www.aeroportoverona.it/brescia www.veniceairport.it Trasporto Passeggeri San Vittore di Rero i Massa MN 2s km 87 Lake Ferrara d Parma “G. Verdi” Verona “V. Catullo“ Emilia-Romagna Further information can Garda Peschiera Fiscaglia Valle del Garda o Lido di Volano PESCHIERA be found on the tourism P Lago www.aeroportoparma.it www.aeroportoverona.it www.tper.it Mantua Fiscaglia Bertuzzi 7 River Mincio 7 8 River Po 8 River Po 8 Po di Goro

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Boscoforte Sea River Panaro tel. +39 0376 324506 www.olympusaquae.it mob. +39 360 331988 Park Sabbioneta Viadana Suzzara COMACCHIO Porto Garibaldi www.naviandes.com Girolibero [email protected] FE 417 I Barcaioli del Mincio holidays by boat - bike Comacchio PROVINCIA km 262,5 DI FERRARA tel. +39 0376 349292 from Mantua to Venice Natural and historical 8 8 Canale Navigabile Lido degli Estensi www.fiumemincio.it tel. +39 0444 323639 itinerary by boat in the tel. +39 0532 299303 Bologna Valli di Migliarino Associazione www.girolibero.it Delta lagoons 0 5 10 km Ostellato Lido di Spina [email protected] Comacchio Porto Garibaldi +39 Per il Parco Motorboat NENA mob. 340 2534267 www.ferrarainfo.com 1:625.000 United Nations Ferrara, città del tel. +39 0376 225724 mob. +39 347 7139988 [email protected] Educational, Scientific and Rinascimento Cultural Organization e il suo Delta del Po www.perilparco.com [email protected] www.vallidicomacchio.info Mantova e Sabbioneta in bici per l’ambiente Ro Peschiera del Garda Cycle Network Services for cycle tourists Natural reserve Mesola Tourist office route Cultural spot Natural park GazzoMantua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Vilimpenta The rivers: Mincio and Po Stellata and Bondeno FE20 Destra Po cycle track Ferrara Lidi di Comacchio Marmirolo Route with Comacchio traffic roads Railway station Natural spot Conservation area Mantua had its highest glory during the long Gonzaga’s domination, from Po is the longest Italian river. Mincio river starts Po river crosses lands and towns, entering Ferrara Stellata di Bondeno is a compact village near the river, where the won- With its 120 kms running along Museum – and the fishing ports rara bread, known as “coppia”, Ferrara is one of the most important Renais- Lay-by Marina City park Bypass XIV to XVIII century. from Garda lake, makes three lakes around Man- territory in Stellata di Bondeno, where the Panaro derful “Destra Po Route” starts from; here, you can also admire the star Po right riverbank from Stellata in Goro and Gorino. the “salama da sugo”, a lo- sance centres in Italy, whose structure was har- Fountain Landing place 0 0,5 1km The Ducal Palace, with the attached castle, is one of the largest Italian archi- tua and floods into the Po in Governolo, where floods into it. Crossing orchards and fields, it gets shaped fortress standing in the flood plain. to the sea, this is one of the long- In the surroundings, Mesola cal pork sausage, with mashed monized with an extraordinary city planning. Zocca Dirt bypass Deviation Navigation basin 1:100.000 tectural complexes. Pradello an impressive artificial basin, also known as ship to the Delta, in Goro, and then to the Adriatic You should pay a visit also to the archaeological museum, covering sev- est cycle tracks in Italy. It is a flat Wood lays; it is a unique coastal potatoes, “cappellacci”, a local The magnificent Este court has left a permanent The Prince Itinerary is a walk and cycle itinerary passing by the cathedral, S. lift, allows inland navigation towards San Bene- Sea: here, the area is spread with irrigation canals eral ages. Crossing Panaro river – the last Po tributary – from Stellata, itinerary almost exclusively for bi- wood to be discovered on foot pasta, stuffed with pumpkin; heritage, such as the Addizione Erculea with the Riserva Stradella Naturale Porto Andrea basilica, Giulio Romano’s Loggias on the Rio canal, S. Sebastiano, detto Po. and cycle tracks along their banks. you get to Bondeno, the most ancient settlement in Ferrara province, cycles and easy to everyone. The or by bike. Mesola asparagus, Comacchio sumptuous Corso Ercole I d’Este, the Estense Bosco Mantovano Mantegna’s house and Palazzo Te, not to say about Romanesque San Lorenzo whose history has always been strictly related to water. most interesting stages, start- Still, you may discover local eel, and the tasty fish dishes of castle, and Palazzo Schifanoia frescoes. You FE 20 MN 1a A22 MANTOVA NORD rotunda, Palazzo d’Arco and XVIII century Bibiena theatre. Today Bondeno hosts several fairs enhancing its traditional cookery. ing from Ferrara, are Ro – with tastes, such as the typical Fer- the Po Delta. should not miss a walk or cycle tour along the Fontana 8 FE Ruina In 2008 Mantua andBreda Sabbioneta becameRoncoferraro UNESCO World Heritage Sites, From Bondeno, you can take the fascinating shady cycle track along its floating mill and its literary 9 km itinerary around the city walls, to discover 206 San Giorgio as they offer an extraordinary example of Renaissance architecture and town Burana canal to get to Ferrara through relaxing poplar groves. itineraries dedicated to Riccardo towers, fortresses and earthworks. Soave di Mantova Fossadalbero MN 1 planning, connected by Gonzaga’s ambitions and ideas. Nosedole Bacchelli –, Guarda church, Ber- In 1995, Ferrara town centre became a i v e r P o In Bondeno, cross Cavo Napoleonico canal and proceed along the Lago di Ostiglia Correggioli R Riserva “Destra Po Route” as far as Pontelagoscuro. ra and its “Porta del Delta” (the UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a fine exemple Mezzo Naturale Isola Delta door) in Serravalle – where of Renaissance urban planning, which retains its Sabbioni Boscone the river mouth branches out – old town intact. This recognizement has then Mantua Serravalle Parco the nice Mesola castle – which been extended to the Po Delta Park and the 20 Pescara a Po Borgofranco FE del Mincio Parco Golenale today hosts the Wood and Deer Residences of the Dukes of Este, examples of Lago Barbasso sul Po del Gruccione Superiore Riserva Carbonara di Po an extraordinary and original cultural landscape. Bonizzo Naturale Isola o Garolda Casale P Formigosa Boschina Cavo Riserva Naturale Riserva r Lago Bastia Torriana MN 2s Diversivo Parco Golenale Valli del Mincio Naturale MN 2d Moglia R i v e r P e Rivalta Inferiore 8 del Gruccione o v Revere i Francolino sul Mincio Vallazza Parco Governolo Sermide MN 2d Sustinente R del Mincio Libiola MN 8 Caposotto FE 20 MN 1d Andes Lame MN 2d 8 Quattrelle 8 Mi Felonica River ncio Oasi Bosco Ravalle FE Oasi Isola Grazie MN 23 MN 2s di Porporana 20 Bianca Pieve di Stellata Correggio Parco Golene Roversella 20 FE Sabbioneta Coriano FE MN 1d Micheli Foce Secchia 203 Boara Peschiera - Mantua Levata Pietole MN 2d Zerbinate Porporana San Silvestro Mirasole Magnacavallo 20 Casaglia A 43,5 km long itineraryCurtatone totally running on Santa Croce FE Cerese San Biagio Bagnolo Brede wetland in Italy. course, was modelled during the Renaissance and is Oasi Isola the cycle track along Mincio and canal banks, di Virgilio MN 2d Natural parks and reserves San Vito Quingentole The charming Vallazza flood land lays in Virgilio. still a good balance of water and land, spread with Malcantone Bonello Salvatonica through Mincio River Natural Park. between Mantua and Ferrara Pepoli A22 MANTOVA SUD Camatta Oltrepo too has its important natural reserves, such woods and swamps. This very special landscape, Starting from Peschiera, you may easily divert to Mincio River Pontelagoscuro Cappelletta MN 2s Fienili as Paludi di Ostiglia, Isola Boschina – a small island which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts sev- Malborghetto see Ponti sul Mincio castle, Monzambano with San Siro Santa FE Bardelle San Benedetto Po and Regional Park in Po river – and Isola Boscone in Carbonara Po. eral kinds of resident and migratory river birds, and di Boara

8 Lucia Porcara 20 its Della Scala castle and parish church, Castel- and Lower San Biagio Cavo Napoleonico is a paradise for birdwatchers. Parco urbano laro LaguselloSan – nowLorenzo a UNESCO World Heritage San Matilda of ’s lands Villa Ferrara nature reserves Ponti se Bellaguarda Campione Oglio River Re- Cycling along canal banks and though pine woods, R G. Bassani re Sabbioneta Giacomo Po Poma Malcantone Spagna iv ra Site – and its small heart shaped lake, Cavriana, Gorgo Nuvolato Polirone monastery in San Benedetto Po is one gional Park take and the Po Delta Park e Diamantina A13 FERRARA NORD Barco r Fienili you may experience a unique natural landscape, r Fe Pontegradella a and Borghetto. Sabbioneta is a star shaped town 35 km far San Benedetto Po of the most important Benedictine complexes in care of nature in Here, Po crosses a typicaldei landscape Frati of flood plains, towards the sea as far as Goro lighthouse, on the Settepolesini vi Parco ro In Volta Mantovana, you may appreciate Palazzo from Mantua. Planned and built by duke o Northern Italy. Dragoncello Focomorto d P Mantua territory. water plants and water lilies, river woods of willows, Adriatic shore.Pilastri o I Golene Panar - Gonzaga and the Italian garden. Vespasiano Gonzaga in late XVI century, it r It was Matilda of Tuscany to found the abbey, Ferrara o Foce poplars and oaks; this area is full of life, colours, In the province of Ferrara, you should pay a visit to n e MN 3d Schivenoglia la Before getting Serraglio is an extraordinary example of ideal planned v which is also known as “Northern Montecassino”, Mincio River Oasi o Secchia birds, frogs and mammals. Mesola Wood, Sacca di Goro, Gorino and Comac- V i Cava Sei Mizzana i to Mantua, you city, embellished with the prince’s buildings R MN 3s and which hosts the Polirone Civic Museum, one of Natural Park Burana d Quistello Isola Bonello Pepoli at Bondeno and Porpora- chio lagoons. Walk, cycle and boat natural excur- Ospitale o Cocomaro di FE 101 P reach Bosco Fon- Buscoldo – such as the Ducal Palace,San PalazzoCataldo Giardi- River the largest ethnographic museums in Italy – with sions start from all of these places. Vigarano Cassana Pilastro Sec The Garda mo- na Wood, on the Destra Po route, are two nature Oasi Focomorto tana, which was no, Galleria degli Antichi, Teatro all’Antica San Nicolò Po ch farm implements and period puppets. Pieve Vigarano Portiolo MN 2d ia rainalPoggio amphithe Rusco- reserves of the area: the second is Cocomaro once a hunting –, the Synagogue, and the Sacred Art Mu- Matilda also built several Romanesque churches, such atre hosts, from an example of the ancient riverbank Bondeno FE 101 Porotto di Cona ground of the seum, where Vespasiano’sRomanore Golden Fleece is MN 2s as parishes in Pegognaga, Quingentole and Pieve di north south- woods of wild plants and native Gavello Gonzaga family. held. Coriano,San Rocco Comuna shrine in Ostiglia, Ghisione oratory wards, Castella- herbs, which is today a poplar grove. 8 Aguscello Diverting to the right, proceed from Soave A 47 km long cycle track connects in Villa Poma, Sermide and Felonica parishes. ro Lagusello Re- Isola Bianca Reserve, dating FE Still, Nuvolato di Quistello is interesting for its Ro- Ponte Rodoni 401 towards Maglio along Diversivo canal bank; Mantua and Sabbioneta, the “Ciclovia gional Reserve, from Este period, is one of the most P Boccadiganda o

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