autumn Sunday in the name of the bike passed on 9 November. This time we went to "explore" the path Mantova-Peschiera, which we have come in part, by choosing the line-Borghetto Mantua. The section chosen is 30km long, compared to about 45 the whole way. The route runs almost entirely along the pedestrian and cycle track which runs along the banks of the River Mincio (or channel diversions) within the homonymous Regional Park. It is a flat path, almost completely out of traffic and surrounded by nature, because of these characteristics is known by many fans (young and old), who see it as an ideal place for a day out riding the trusty bicycle.
is a path that offers many opportunities for sightseeing, I mention only two: self-assurance to the park Valeggio on the Mincio and the quaint village of Borghetto sul Mincio mills. On Sundays and public holidays is also an active bike-bus service along the line Mantova-Peschiera.
A bit of history? But you ...: the departure of the route is taken from us in the shelter of a convenient parking lot just a few steps from the old town of Borghetto. Initially it runs the path that runs along the banks of the river Mincio ... is particularly "bad" because water intake because of the number of rainy days earlier. After about 8 km, near the village of Pozzolo, deflects the Mincio and the path continues along the shores of its secondary channel (canal White). The environment is beautiful, but the fog starts to become the main protagonist, a sign that we are entering in the Mantua area :-). Along the way, happen to cross streets and driveways so you have to pay attention to traffic, some crossings are facilitated by bicycle underpasses that provide protection for cyclists, particularly from traffic, as Mantova-Peschiera the state.
arrive to Soave, the river flows into another channel derived from the Mincio ... we deviate to the right to cross a bridge (normal road) to reach the path that continues on the opposite side of the channel. The next stretch is characterized by long straights, which are lost in the horizon closer than usual because of the haze that continues unabated.
At one point, a strong deviation to the right channel for us to give up going into the Mantuan countryside through a series of streets, lanes sometimes and sometimes driveways. The latest
arrive to Soave, the river flows into another channel derived from the Mincio ... we deviate to the right to cross a bridge (normal road) to reach the path that continues on the opposite side of the channel. The next stretch is characterized by long straights, which are lost in the horizon closer than usual because of the haze that continues unabated.
At one point, a strong deviation to the right channel for us to give up going into the Mantuan countryside through a series of streets, lanes sometimes and sometimes driveways. The latest
sudden we saw along the outskirts of Mantua e successivamente attraversare il lago superiore grazie alla ciclabile (molto suggestiva e in parte pensile), che fiancheggia il Ponte dei Mulini. Un sottopasso agevola il passaggio della ferrovia e della strada principale, e si raggiunge il lago di mezzo e il relativo parco.
Giunti a questo punto una capatina nel centro di Mantova è d’obbligo, come pure un meritata pausa pranzo comodamente seduti davanti ad una calda e ristoratrice pizza.
Il ritorno? Uguale all’andata :-)…prima della partenza, però, facciamo una piccola deviazione per visitare il parco del lago di mezzo (il cui livello molto alto copriva in alcuni punti la via pedonale lungo l’argine).
What else ...? We spent a carefree day (though bracing) in the name of the outdoors, which made us discover a route already traveled in the past, but always nice to repeat. The day a little gray has discouraged many fans and we then found a long-distance in complete solitude, and this has made us better appreciate the beauty of this passage, that the autumn colors have made it refreshingly different from usual.
