• Itinerari

From Iseo to Orzinuovi

DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL
From: Iseo (BS)
To: Orzinuovi (BS)
TYPE/PERIOD
Mountain bike
Spring/Summer/Autumn/Winter
Duration/Length
3 ore
54km
CHANGE IN ALTITUDE
Uphill: 80m
DIFFICULTY
MEDIUM

Take time to have a walk along Iseo's lakeshore and historic center in order to discover the medieval Church of Sant'Andrea and the Oldofredi Castle, plus taste a freshly caught baked tench with polenta.

 

Soon after getting back on track you will find the Torbiere del Sebino Natural Reserve on your left side, founded to preserved the peculiar landscape created by the marriage between man and nature: as a matter of fact, this place was famous for being an abundant source of peat, the vegetable substance used to make charcoals. Pedal through the paths of the moorlands and think about how hard daily life in past ears was, you also may have the chance to see a few birds like grebes or water rails.

The sight of the castle of Paratico will hint you that you are reaching the end of Lake Iseo and the Oglio river continues its course towards south. The surrounding elevations will be the last you will see until the end of this itinerary, from now on it is only plains. Keep pedaling along the river's left banks amid cultivated fields and scattered farmhouses. 
Palazzolo sull'Oglio is one of the most interesting settlements you will encounter, the sight of Torre del Popolo announces your arrival to this town. While pedaling beside the river you can notice an ancient IVth century Roman bridge.

Stop by splendid square dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II in Orzinuovi, framed in stone, is a great place to end this stage of the itinerary.

 

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