Albinea-Broletto Loop

A circular route, except for the initial and final sections which run along the cycle path known as "Tirabuson" (corkscrew in local language) consisting mainly of secondary paved roads. The route starts in Piazza Cavicchioni, passes through the settlement of Botteghe, and reaches the industrial area. In this zone, you can see the "Albinea Canal," built around the year 1188 by the Bishop of Reggio; taking water from the Crostolo stream for 10 km, this canal irrigated the lands of the canons and turned the millstones of several mills. Climbing along Via Conte Re, you reach Broletto, a historic hamlet of a few rustic houses gathered around a medieval house-tower. From here, you descend past the Pieve of Albinea and return to the settlement of Botteghe. Walking along Via Roma, you take Via Ca’ de Mori and immediately turn left onto Via Crocioni to return to the square.