Nature, Sport and Wellness

From the Great Po River to the Apennines' Range peaks: discover a wonderful territory, in the heart of Emilia.

Trails and trekking itineraries

Reggio Emilia is the greenest city in Italy! Discover it in more than 160 kms of trails across all the Reggio Emilia Municipality and beyond: Reggio Città dei Sentieri is the comprehensive project that allows you to discover the wild soul and every corner of the city.
Four major long trekking trails cross all the Reggio Emilia province: Sentiero Spallanzani (134 km) traces back every place where Lazzaro Spallanzani (the notable Scandiano-born scientist of 1700), crossing all the climatic, biological and geographical areas of our territory; Cammino di San Pellegrino, following ancient roads and local customs, reviving a millenary tradition that brings pilgrims from Reggio Emilia to San Pellegrino in Alpe Sanctuary; Sentiero dei Ducati (160 km), crossing the ancient borders of the pre-unitary Italy from Reggio Emilia to the Ligurian Sea; and Via Matildica del Volto Santo (~285 km), starting in Mantua and arriving in Lucca, dividing the province north to south, unveiling all the places belonged to the Great Countess Mathilda of Tuscany.
All the trails (and much more!) are available at the Komoot account of Reggio Emilia Welcome.

Reggio Emilia by bike

Castles of Mathilda of Tuscany

Pietra di Bismantova and Reggio Emilia Apennines

Urban Parks

Gardens, avenues, dramatic vistas, and water features at Emilia’s own Little Versailles.
Reggia di Rivalta Park
Gardens, avenues, dramatic vistas, and water features at Emilia’s own Little Versailles.
The historic centre’s largest park, built on the site of the ancient Citadel.
Parco del Popolo
The historic centre’s largest park, built on the site of the ancient Citadel.
One of the locals’ most cherished green spaces, set along the “Passeggiata Estense” promenade and the Crostolo Greenway.
Crostolo Park
One of the locals’ most cherished green spaces, set along the “Passeggiata Estense” promenade and the Crostolo Greenway.
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Nature Reserves

A 12-hectare birdwatching oasis in the Reggio Emilia lowlands.
LIPU Celestina Oasis
A 12-hectare birdwatching oasis in the Reggio Emilia lowlands.
A regional nature reserve featuring springs and fontanili in the upper Reggio Emilia plain.
Fontanili di Corte Valle Re Regional Nature Reserve
A regional nature reserve featuring springs and fontanili in the upper Reggio Emilia plain.
A birdwatching oasis on the slopes of Bianello Hill, adjacent to the castle of the same name.
LIPU Bianello Oasis
A birdwatching oasis on the slopes of Bianello Hill, adjacent to the castle of the same name.
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Nature Trails

A park stretching along the banks of the Rodano stream, featuring protected areas and natural springs.
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Rodano River Greenway
A park stretching along the banks of the Rodano stream, featuring protected areas and natural springs.
A scenic route through nature, past historic villas.
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Modolena River Greenway
A scenic route through nature, past historic villas.
The city's longest cycle and pedestrian path, stretching from the foothills down to the lowlands.
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Crostolo River Greenway
The city's longest cycle and pedestrian path, stretching from the foothills down to the lowlands.
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