Oglio Cycle Path

Tonale Pass

The Tonale Pass (1,883 m) is the official starting point of the cycle path, on the alpine pass that marks the border with Trentino.

A spectacular alpine setting, dominated by the Adamello and Presanella groups.

It hosts the Military Memorial of the Fallen of the Great War and marks the beginning of the long descent towards the Camonica Valley.

Wood Bridge

Ponte di Legno is the first location you encounter when descending into Valle Camonica and is the place where the Oglio river originates, from the confluence of the Frigidolfo and Narcanello streams. From here, the bike path continues along the river through meadows, woods, and alpine views until Edolo.

Edolo

On its route, the cycle path crosses small mountain villages, alternating between protected sections and easy dirt roads, with a very gentle slope.

Edolo is the terminus of the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway: along the line, it is possible to load the bike onto the train and travel only part of the itinerary.

Capo di Ponte – National Park of the Rock Engravings of Naquane

In Capo di Ponte, you will find the Naquane National Park of Rock Engravings, part of the first Italian site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nestled in a forest of chestnut and birch trees, it houses large surfaces of rock smoothed by glaciers and engraved by the Camuni over the millennia, featuring human figures, animals, and symbols of great historical and artistic value.

The shaded and accessible paths lead directly to the decorated rocks: a short detour from the cycle path that is always worth a stop.

In the surroundings, the Seradina-Bedolina Archaeological Park, the Cemmo Boulders, the Pieve of San Siro, and the Cluniac Monastery of San Salvatore.

Breno

Continuing south, Breno stands out for the imposing Castle, a medieval fortress perched that dominates the valley.

The historic center is characterized by charming alleys, ancient churches, and a curious villa in oriental style (Villa Gheza).

Not far away, with a detour, you reach Bienno, a medieval village linked to ironworking and included among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.

Cividate Camuno

Continuing south, you encounter Cividate Camuno, the ancient Civitas Camunnorum, the capital of the Camonica Valley in Roman times.

It preserves the remains of the Roman theater and amphitheater, immersed in the urban fabric.

It houses the National Archaeological Museum of the Camonica Valley, ideal for completing the visit to the Camunian heritage.

Darfo Boario Terme

Darfo Boario Terme is the famous spa center that you encounter along the route just a few hundred meters from the picturesque Montecchio bridge, traditionally called the “Roman bridge” even though it dates back to 1686, which crosses the Oglio River.

An uphill variant allows you to reach the park of the rock engravings of Luine (UNESCO heritage) and the nearby Gorzone Castle.}

Pisogne

Pisogne marks the entrance to the cycle path along the northern shores of Lake Iseo.

Picturesque lakeside village with a large central square and numerous refreshment points ideal for cyclists.

From here, the spectacular panoramic cycle-pedestrian path Toline–Vello begins, an integral part of the cycle path, which runs along the water's edge through tunnels carved into the rock, with views of the lake.

Church of Santa Maria della Neve: The cycle path passes in the immediate vicinity of this 15th-century church, known for the extraordinary cycle of frescoes on the Passion of Christ by Girolamo Romanino.

Iseo

Iseo is the tourist heart of the Sebino area in Brescia.

Ancient medieval village with characteristic alleys, the Church of Sant’Andrea, the Oldofredi Castle, and a lively lakeside promenade.

From here, or from nearby Sulzano, you can reach Monte Isola by boat, the largest lake island in Southern Europe (see the recommended detour).

Recommended detour: Monte Isola by bike and boat

A half-day or full-day excursion to take your bike to the largest lake island in Southern Europe: a car-free place where you can cycle among fishing villages, olive trees, and views of the lake.

How to get there: You leave the cycle path at Sulzano (along the route, just before Iseo), a few steps from the train station and the ferry dock. The boat to Peschiera Maraglio takes about 5 minutes, with departures every 15–20 minutes all year round. Alternatively, the ride from Sale Marasino to Carzano.

On the island: You can ride along the scenic road that surrounds Monte Isola, a loop of about ten kilometers, passing through Peschiera Maraglio, Sensole with its castle, Carzano, and Siviano.

Things to know: The transport of bicycles is subject to availability on board the boats, and the municipality may introduce temporary restrictions on bikes depending on the season; it is advisable to check the conditions on the Navigazione Lago d’Iseo website before departure. Bicycles can also be rented on the island.

Train + bike + boat: Sulzano is served by the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway, for those who prefer to reach the lake by train and ride only the final stretch.

Sebino and Clusane Peatlands

Leaving Iseo, the cycle path runs along one of the most precious wetlands in Lombardy, before reaching Clusane and Paratico.

The Torbiere del Sebino Nature Reserve, a wetland of international importance, is ideal for a stop to observe reeds, water birds, and the vineyards of Franciacorta; the bike must be left outside, as access to the Reserve is prohibited.

Nearby is the Cluniac Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa (Provaglio d'Iseo).

Paratico

Paratico is located on the southwestern shore of the lake, where the Oglio leaves the lake basin and resumes its course towards the plain.

Connected to the Bergamasque Sarnico by a bridge over the Oglio that can be cycled across, offering a panoramic view of the lake.

Palazzolo sull’Oglio

Palazzolo sull’Oglio is a key stop between the lake and the Brescia plain, rich in industrial archaeology and riverside greenery.

Dominated by the Torre del Popolo, a symbol of the city and visible from afar.

Characterized by public parks along the river and ancient 19th-century textile factories.

Orzinuovi and Pontevico

Beyond Palazzolo, the cycle path follows the river in the Oglio Nord Park, in a landscape of fields and small villages, almost always flat.

Orzinuovi is a fortified town of Venetian origin, featuring the Rocca di San Giorgio and the sanctuary of the Beata Vergine di Caravaggio, known as the “Madonnina dell’Oglio.”

Pontevico, announced by a bridge over the Oglio, is dominated by the castle and hosts the Museo del Maglio, an ancient forge.

Oglio Sud Park and San Matteo delle Chiaviche Boat Bridge

Crossing the provinces of Cremona and Mantova, the cycle path continues in the Oglio Sud Park, through countryside and nature reserves until the terminus.

The route ends at the San Matteo delle Chiaviche Boat Bridge (Torre d’Oglio), one of the last active boat bridges in Italy, just a few kilometers from the confluence of the Oglio into the Po.