Mountains, plains, rivers and lakes — cycling in Italy’s Lombardy region

On the shores of Lake Garda north of Limone, you can ride right over the water. There is a bike and footpath on the steep mountain slopes that rise up from the shore, from which you can look out over the water without any obstacles. The section is part of the Ciclovia del Garda project, a cycle path… read more

The Lomellina is known for its rice cultivation. The flat landscape is very suitable for cycling and, with only a few meters in altitude, invites you to take a long tour. As you roll through fields dotted with water channels, you'll pass several historical landmarks.



The loop starts at Mortara train station… read more

This tour combines culture and nature into an all-round beautiful half-day excursion with just a few meters in altitude. It starts at Lodi train station, which is actually the “new” Lodi. The route takes you along beautiful paths to Lodi Vecchio, i.e. to the "old" Lodi, which was destroyed in the 12th… read more

On this bike path you cycle from Lago di Mezzola through Valchiavenna to the Swiss border. You cycle through a wonderful mountain landscape and pass places worth seeing, where numerous bars invite you to have a refreshment, including Chiavenna.



It starts at the Adda, which flows into the northern part… read more

In the forests of Brianza, fun single trails invite you to a beautiful mountain bike ride with manageable vertical meters. The trails are all relatively easy to ride and do not require any special technical skills. They are connected by beautiful paths - sometimes gravel, sometimes asphalt - over fields… read more

On this route, you'll explore the Po Valley along the Oglio River, which also joins the mighty Po River further south-east. From Rudiano you drive downstream, i.e. tending downhill, to Soncino, where an impressive medieval fortress awaits you.



You always roll along the water through a beautiful shore… read more

This is a beautiful and relaxing excursion from Mantua along the Mincio River. It can be easily combined with a visit to the city, which, together with Sabbioneta, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around the beautiful center are several lakes that make Mantua something special.



From the outskirts you… read more

On this enjoyable loop, you'll drive through the Franciacorta region, known for its sparkling wines of the same name. The area is also characterized by several monasteries that once owned large estates here and impressive Romanesque buildings.



From the train station in Palazzolo sull'Oglio you do a big… read more

This fantastic river bike path takes you from Lake Como to the Po Valley. The route begins in Lecco between high mountains. From there you drive south first past Lago di Garlate and then on to the Adda River, which you usually follow in the wonderful shade of trees.



In many of the places you pass it is… read more

You can discover the beauty of Lake Maggiore by bike, because cycling along the shore constantly opens up new perspectives of the lake and the surrounding mountains. This route takes you from Zenna on the Swiss border to Laveno-Mombello, where you can board a train or ferry.



The first section always leads… read more