Behind the Scaliger Castle, close to the sports facilities, there is the Historic Naturalistic Path “Mario Franzosi”, a nature park that winds along the banks of the river Tione and up to Gerla, halfway between Villafranca and Valeggio.
Here are some ruins of the Serraglio, the ancient defensive wall built in 1345 by Cangrande II.
In the park you can admire some species of animals including mallards and moorhens, and various species of trees including linden, maple and ash.
It is the ideal place for sports and interesting and relaxing walks in the open air.
A22 motorway (Brenner-Modena), exit Nogarole Rocca, then follow the signs to the city center of Villafranca di Verona. The path on the river Tione is behind the Scaliger Castle.
A4 motorway (Milan-Venice), exit Sommacampagna, then follow the signs to the city center of Villafranca di Verona. The path on the river Tione is behind the Scaliger Castle.
From the Airport “Valerio Catullo” of Verona: take the ring road and follow the signs to Villafranca di Verona, or take the train or bus stopping at Villafranca di Verona. The path of the river Tione is behind the Scaliger Castle.
From Verona, take the ring road and follow the signs to the city center of Villafranca di Verona. The path of the river Tione is behind the Scaliger Castle.
From Mantua, take the main road 62 della Cisa, direction towards the city center of Villafranca di Verona. The path of the river Tione is behind the Scaliger Castle.
