The 'Argine degli Angeli'

A cycle route of about twenty kilometers that connects Lido di Spina to Oasi di Volta Scirocco, crossing a mosaic of water landscapes and unspoiled nature. It is a slow and evocative route, ideal for those who want to discover the authentic beauty of the Comacchio lagoons while cycling in harmony with the environment.

The route starts from Viale degli Etruschi in Lido di Spina. Once you reach the Gobbino Canal, turn left and follow Vene di Bellocchio, a recently formed wetland where it is not uncommon to spot herons and pink flamingos.

After about 3.7 km, you will cross the underpass built under the SS Romea 309 road, which allows you to continue safely towards Stazione di Pesca Bellocchio. This place represents a meeting point between tradition and nature: an area of great environmental and cultural value, linked to the historic fishing activities of the lagoons.

A little further on, the route takes you along Argine degli Angeli, a narrow strip of land that winds its way between the waters of the lagoons, offering views of extraordinary tranquility and direct contact with the lagoon ecosystem.

The itinerary crosses Valle di Lido Magnavacca and Valle Furlana, ending at Oasi di Volta Scirocco, where the landscape opens up onto the horizon of the Delta, between calm waters and the flight of migratory birds. From here, you can continue along the banks of the Reno River or return to Lido di Spina following the same route.

OPENING HOURS

The use of this hiking trail is regulated by seasonal opening hours: from March 20 to September 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and from September 21 to March 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are access gates at both ends of the route. Any access restrictions due to rain, fishing activities, or environmental requirements will be communicated on the website http://www.parcodeltapo.it/it/ where you can also find all the tourist information for the area.

Technical characteristics: The hiking trail on the embankment is only accessible to pedestrians and cyclists (bicycles with a speed limit of 15 km/h). Dogs are allowed, provided they are kept on a leash. Motorized vehicles, animal-drawn vehicles, and other unauthorized vehicles are prohibited.

It is also possible to reach Argine degli Angeli from the south, along the Reno river embankment, which offers a splendid view of the Boscoforte peninsula and the southern lagoons of Comacchio. Both sections are part of the wider Anello delle Valli cycle route, which runs along cycle paths and mixed-traffic sections, allowing you to circumnavigate the entire Comacchio lagoon system

The Argine degli Angeli

The name is inspired by Dosso degli Angeli, an ancient and large sandbank in the Comacchio lagoons, which is no longer visible and is now lapped by the embankment path between Valle Lido di Magnavacca and Valle Furlana. Along this incredible route suspended over the still waters of the Comacchio lagoons, countless birds accompany visitors along the way: such a large number of birds that the name chosen unanimously by the Executive Committee of the Po Delta Park is perfectly suited to this unforgettable journey, which is like a gentle flight over the lagoon.

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Oasi Volta Scirocco

Oasi Volta Scirocco is a fascinating natural area where the river landscape of the Reno meets the lagoon landscape. Amongst reeds, pools of water, and migratory birds, it is the ideal place to take a break surrounded by nature and admire the tranquility of the Comacchio lagoons.

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Vene di Bellocchio

This wetland, where brackish waters and salt marshes alternate like a natural mosaic, is a refuge for numerous water birds, including elegant pink flamingos. It is one of the most dynamic ecosystems in the Po Delta, where the influences of the sea and the inland lagoons meet and merge

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Stazione di Pesca Bellocchio

Stazione di Pesca Bellocchio preserves an ancient tradition that is still alive today. The lavoriero, a traditional trap used to catch eels, continues to function as it did in the past, bearing witness to the profound harmony between man and the environment.

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Oasi Volta Scirocco

Oasi Volta Scirocco is a fascinating natural area where the river landscape of the Reno meets the lagoon landscape. Amongst reeds, pools of water, and migratory birds, it is the ideal place to take a break surrounded by nature and admire the tranquility of the Comacchio lagoons.

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Vene di Bellocchio

This wetland, where brackish waters and salt marshes alternate like a natural mosaic, is a refuge for numerous water birds, including elegant pink flamingos. It is one of the most dynamic ecosystems in the Po Delta, where the influences of the sea and the inland lagoons meet and merge

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Stazione di Pesca Bellocchio

Stazione di Pesca Bellocchio preserves an ancient tradition that is still alive today. The lavoriero, a traditional trap used to catch eels, continues to function as it did in the past, bearing witness to the profound harmony between man and the environment.

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Oasi Volta Scirocco

Oasi Volta Scirocco is a fascinating natural area where the river landscape of the Reno meets the lagoon landscape. Amongst reeds, pools of water, and migratory birds, it is the ideal place to take a break surrounded by nature and admire the tranquility of the Comacchio lagoons.

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