Bike tours and multi-day hikes
Cycle paths and walks: slow travel in the Modena area
The Modena area is a paradise for anyone who loves to take it slowly, whether they are on two wheels or on foot. The cycle paths that run along former railways connect the city of Modena to the hills, allowing users to pedal safely to the lands of balsamic vinegar and Lambrusco. The routes that follow the banks of the Secchia and Panaro river , meanwhile, offer cyclists the chance to reach the province’s lower-lying areas, winding through wildlife sanctuaries and farmland.
As you work your way up the hills and mountains, the routes become more challenging, with mountain bike trails leading to the woods in Frignano, the ridges of Mount Cimone, or the castles of the Duchy of Este, offering rugged climbs and adrenaline-pumping descents.
For those who prefer multi-day trips, there are a number of long-distance itineraries linked together as a unique historical network. The Romea Nonantolana route starts from the Abbey of Nonantola and runs up to the mountaintops, wandering through medieval villages and churches; the Piccola Cassia way, instead, follows an ancient Roman route that joins Modena to Pistoia; lastly, the Romea Germanica Imperiale route connects the Alps to Tuscany, crossing the plains and valleys of Modena on the way. Walking these routes takes you back to bygone times, when they were travelled by pilgrims and merchants, sharing with you their nature, culture, and spirituality.
