The Bassa Reggiana offers many opportunities to experience the land en plein air, fully immersed in nature. Let’s begin with fluvial activities: from canoe excursions to river cruises with lunch on board, visitors can rely on specialized guides and qualified local operators to enjoy a variety of experiences. Moving along the riverbanks, travelers can explore mapped trails and long-distance cycle routes extend well beyond the borders of the area, including:

> Via Matildica del Volto Santo - from Mantua to Lucca - for more information, click HERE

> VENTO Cycling Route - from Turin to Venice - for more information, please click HERE (Italian Version only)

> EUROVELO 8 Mediterranean Route - from Spain to Greece - for more information, click HERE

Typical landscapes of the Bassa Reggiana include floodplains, riverbanks, and wetland. The area hosts a rich variety in of birdlife, while the vegetation ranges from vast poplar plantations to uncultivated natural zones. You can explore all the “Pianura Blu” natural itineraries at this Pianura-Blu-The-Blue-Valley-ENG5.pdf . 

The “Valleys of Reggiolo and Novellara” feature an intricate system of canals, ditches, drains, basins and cultivated fields. They extend over 1981 hectares and were originally marshlands, shaped by the hydrogeological instability of local waterways such as the Enza and Crostolo rivers. Throughout the 20th century, major reclamation projects transformed the landscape. The area is also traversed by CAI (Italian Alpine Club) trail no. 608.

Near Guastalla, visitors can book a visit to the enchanting Ecoparco Olmo, a park where lush vegetation blends with rural and decorative brick structures. The presence of numerous birds, fishes and farm animals recreates the atmosphere of old countryside farmsteads.

For fun with friends or family, Luzzara hosts the “River Park” adventure park during summertime,  offering tree-top trails at various heights suited to all ages and abilities.