A journey through the Estense Duchy: Amid the Delizie and the Natural Surroundings
The itinerary can be travelled independently or in small groups, taking advantage of thematic guided tours of certain sections of the route or places of interest.
After approximately 20 km, you’ll arrive at Voghiera, a municipality rich in archaeological and historical landmarks, such as the Roman Necropolis and the Modelling Museum. Beyond Voghiera’s centre lies the Estense Delizia of Belriguardo, once the Este family’s summer palace, and now home to the Civic Museum. In Gambulaga, the white Delizia del Verginese stands proudly against the blue sky, a symbol of the court’s splendour and grandeur.
Continuing onward, you’ll come to Ostellato, where the freshwater lagoons are home to a Wildlife Protection Oasis. From this point, the route grows increasingly wild, leading walkers along the right embankment of the Canale Circondariale Gramigne Fosse, and exiting onto Strada Mezzano.
We recommend splitting the itinerary into 3 segments:
Points of interest along the route
•Church of San Giorgio Ferrara
•Parish Church of San Leo (loc. Voghenza)
•Museum of historical modelling “Leonello Cinelli” loc. Voghenza
•Roman Necropolis of Voghenza
•Delizia Estense di Belriguardo - Civic Museum of Belriguardo Voghiera
•Delizia Estense del Verginese loc. Gambulaga
•Pieve di S. Vito - Ostellato
•Anse Vallive di Ostellato (Osservatorio astronomico Le Vallette di Ostellato)
•Area archeologica di Spina
Travel time and technical features
An itinerary to be experienced to discover the hidden beauties through the natural landscapes of the Estense Duchy. It can be done independently, however, it is possible to request dedicated quotations.
City Walls. The Documentation Centre of the Walls at Porta Paola | |
70 km | |
3 or 4 days on foot | |
Paved and unpaved | |
The Este Walls - Renaissance Ring - Da Ferrara alla Rocca di Stellata - The Eastern ring - (Ferrara - Ro - Migliarino - Ostellato) - (Monaco-Ferrara) Garda Adriatico - EuroVelo7 Ciclovia del Sole - EuroVelo 8 Itinerario del Mediterraneo |
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Route map on the Komoot platform.
Before setting off, always check the updated information on services, openings and availability.
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Itinerary locations
Price
It can be done independently, however, it is possible to request dedicated quotations: booking@inferrara.it