Nature Reserve Guide
Parco Del Ticino is a nature reserve in Italy, recognized as Europe's first river park and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Spanning over 91,410 hectares across the Lombardy and Piedmont regions, the park is profoundly shaped by the Ticino River, creating a unique riverine ecosystem with extensive wetlands and diverse forest environments. Its landscape features lowland forests, meadows, and agricultural areas, all connected by an extensive network of paths. This varied terrain provides an ideal setting for several sports like hiking,β¦
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4.0
(40)
105
hikers
7.23km
01:53
50m
50m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.5
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99
hikers
10.1km
02:34
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20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
13.7km
03:28
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.6
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68
hikers
6.73km
01:44
40m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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4.2
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154
riders
31.6km
01:58
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.5
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41.7km
02:31
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90m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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78
riders
31.9km
01:59
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.4
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52
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.8
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235
runners
6.56km
00:41
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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62
runners
11.4km
01:15
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required.

3.0
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13.1km
01:26
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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16
runners
17.7km
01:55
40m
40m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required.
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3.6
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31
riders
21.7km
01:30
40m
40m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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125
riders
44.1km
03:19
80m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.1
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31
riders
39.0km
02:33
80m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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44
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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4.3
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30
riders
69.7km
02:53
360m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

1
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179km
07:12
590m
590m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

51
riders
60.1km
02:44
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

21
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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299
riders
78.9km
05:20
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.7
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140
riders
62.8km
03:57
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.9
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122
riders
63.2km
03:58
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
(1)
35
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Parco Del Ticino is Italy's first regional park and Europe's first river park, recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It spans over 91,410 hectares across the Lombardy and Piedmont regions, preserving a rich riverine ecosystem and diverse landscapes.
Parco Del Ticino offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The park features an extensive network of paths suitable for various skill levels.
Popular hiking trails include the Ansa di Castelnovate β loop tour, which is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) long and rated easy. Another option is the Borgoticino Loop, a moderate 6.3-mile (10.1 km) route. More hiking options are available in the Hiking around Parco Del Ticino guide.
Yes, Parco Del Ticino offers several easy hiking routes suitable for beginners and families. The Ansa di Castelnovate β loop tour is an easy option. More routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Parco Del Ticino guide.
Notable touring cycling routes include Discovering Ranco and Angera, a moderate 19.6-mile (31.6 km) loop. The Campagna pavese between Po River and Ticino is another popular moderate route, approximately 25.9 miles (41.7 km) long. Additional routes are detailed in the Cycling around Parco Del Ticino guide.
Parco Del Ticino features mountain biking trails, such as the Siccomario Loop Trail, a moderate 13.5-mile (21.7 km) route. The Ducal Square, Vigevano β Wooden Bridge over the Ticino loop is a moderate 27.4-mile (44.2 km) option. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Parco Del Ticino guide.
Jogging routes include the On the Ipposidra Trail, a moderate 4.1-mile (6.6 km) route. The Borgoticino Loop Trail offers a moderate 7.1-mile (11.4 km) run. Additional routes can be found in the Running Trails around Parco Del Ticino guide.
The park is characterized by the Ticino River, extensive wetlands, and diverse forests including alder, willow, and English oak woods. It also features traditional agricultural landscapes like paddy fields and historic irrigation systems. Historical sites such as castles and monasteries are present throughout the region.
Parco Del Ticino is a popular destination on komoot, with over 4,800 visitors having explored its routes. The park features 131 routes across various sports, holding an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 650 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Parco Del Ticino, including Hiking around Parco Del Ticino, Cycling around Parco Del Ticino, and Running Trails around Parco Del Ticino. Guides for MTB, Road Cycling, Gravel biking, and specific attractions are also available.
For general inquiries regarding the Lombard Park of the Ticino Valley, information can be found on their official website at ente.parcoticino.it. The general phone number for the Lombardy section of the park is +39 02.972101.

