The route begins in the historic centre of Reggio Emilia, at the Palazzo dei Musei, which houses the Spallanzani Collection. After a brief tour of the main squares, the route continues along Via Emilia San Pietro, before heading towards the Ex Polveriera, the Campo di Marte sports area, Parco del Quinzio and Parco del Mauriziano. Leaving the city, the route becomes entirely for cyclists and pedestrians, linking up with the riverside path along the Rodano stream. A little further on, you reach the junction with the red bridge; continue straight on along an easy path that winds its way through the greenery.
A little further on, we come across an important historical feature: the Secchia Canal, an artificial waterway built by the Romans to bring water from the river into the city of Reggio Emilia.
Continuing along the route, you reach the tarmac road at the Gazo Bridge, a site where an important battle once took place.
We carry on through fields and vineyards and, after passing through the centre of Fellegara, we reach the Tresinaro cycle and footpath, which leads to Ca’ de Caroli in Scandiano. Here, we turn off towards the historic centre, which is certainly worth a visit for its beautiful Rocca dei Boiardo and the birthplace of Lazzaro Spallanzani, from where the naturalist set off on his scientific excursions into the Apennines.
