Peschiera Mantova bicycle path: among the most beautiful in northern Italy
The Peschiera Mantova bike path is one of the most beautiful in northern Italy. Suitable for people of all ages, having a very modest elevation gain, especially for families and those who love being outdoors!
The route of the Mincio Cycle Path begins near our bike rental in Peschiera del Garda. The track follows the Mincio River almost all the way, particularly as it crosses the moraine hills.
The route is 43.5 km long and the travel time for the Peschiera-Mantova bike path is about 4 hours. For the return trip we offer a recovery service with our minivans and bike carts.
Peschiera Del Garda
Peschiera Del Garda
Walled village with five-tower Venetian defense system, UNESCO World Heritage Site washed by Lake Garda.
Bridges over the Mincio River
Surrounded by the moraine hills of Lake Garda, it is famous for its Scaliger Castle and Forte Ardietti.
Monzambano
Lapped by the river, its village and castle crown the hill, while the church of San Michele dominates the Mincio valley.
Valeggio sul Mincio
City of art recognized Orange Flag by the Touring Club for the village’s narrow streets, historic villas and Scaliger Castle.
Borghetto
Recognized as one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, it owes its charm to the relationship between history and nature, glimpses and ancient mills on the water.
Pozzolo sul Mincio
Village on the left bank of the Mincio River where ancient mills can be seen: continue to Volta Mantovana or Castellaro Lagusello.
Volta Mantovana
Overlooking the Mincio Valley Volta Mantovana stretches at the foot of the medieval castle then Gonzaga Palace.
Castellaro Lagusello
A small but charming medieval village, Castellaro Lagusello overlooks a heart-shaped moraine lake.
Massimona
Continuing along the Mincio River you will come across the ancient water mill from the 13th-14th centuries, with a charming little Romanesque church next to it.
Bertone Park
Forest garden in which the arrangement of plants creates panoramic views, play of light and color in different seasons.
Thanks of Curtatone
On a small promontory among marshes, streams and reeds, stands a village and a Marian shrine among lotus flowers.
Mantua
City of art, culture and nature, known for its Renaissance architecture of buildings, whose walls are surrounded by 3 artificial lakes.
Mantua
Characteristics of the Peschiera Mantova bicycle path
A 43.5 km flat bicycle route from Peschiera to Mantua, along the towpaths of the Mincio River, away from traffic, noise and surrounded by greenery. In the map, the main stages of the Mincio Cycle Route.
- Departure: Peschiera
- Distance: 43.5 km
- Time: about 4 hours
- Difficulty: Suitable for families
- Height difference: Very modest
- Background: Asphalt
- Arrival: Mantua
From the North Cape to Malta: the EV7 Sunshine Cycle Path
The Peschiera-Mantova Cycle Path is a section of the EV7 (EuroVelo7) Cyclopista del Sole, the European cycle path connecting the North Cape with Malta.
A 7,700-kilometer bicycle route that passes through 9 European states, from Norway to Malta, and also incorporates within it the Mincio Cycle Path section.
