From Mantova, a UNESCO World Heritage city, to the imposing fortress of Peschiera del Garda, pedaling in the peaceful and welcoming atmosphere of one of Italy’s most beautiful river routes.
A special itinerary for lovers of gentle cycling, birdwatching and good food, following the banks of the Mincio River, which runs through the provinces of Mantua and Verona in an environment rich in natural and historical beauty.
Don’t miss the architectural jewels of Mantua, the various fishing villages along the route, the quaint Valeggio sul Mincio, and, finally, Peschiera del Garda, lying on the southern shores of the lake of the same name, a city with an important past as a military fortress.

Itinerary featured in the Viatoribus Guide: Italy by Bike with Taste

Technical description:
The route is 44 km long and is almost entirely on a bicycle path.
From the Mantua station, one reaches Cittadella, where the Mantova-Peschiera bicycle path begins. The first section leads to Marmirolo, skirting the Bosco Fontana Nature Reserve, then on to San Brizio and Rotta.
Following the Molinella canal, Marengo is reached. From here, the bike path follows the left bank of the river, remaining protected until it ends. One passes through characteristic hamlets such as Pozzolo, Mulini di Volta Mantovana, and Borghetto, in whose vicinity Valeggio sul Mincio and Sigurtà Park are worth a visit.
The bicycle path proceeds to Monzambano and then to the Salionze dam, where it crosses over to the right bank of the Mincio River. Among poplars and reeds, we finally reach Peschiera del Garda and its ancient fortress.

Length: 44 km
Height difference in ascent: 50 m
Downhill elevation gain: 0 m
Highest point: 76 m
Lowest point: 15 m
Type of surface: mixed

Municipality of departure: Mantua
Place of departure: Mantua
Municipality of arrival: Peschiera del Garda
Place of arrival: Peschiera del Garda

Recommended period: all year round. Be careful in the warmer months as the road has little shade.