Lake Ballano

Lake Ballano

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Lake Ballano

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Parco Regionale delle Valli del Parma e del Cedra (Parco dei Cento Laghi)

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Location: Monchio Delle Corti, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Tips

November 18, 2023

Hiking

Although it is of glacial origin, Lake Ballano was dammed in the 1930s and since then its waters have been exploited for the production of electricity in the Rigoso hydroelectric power plant. Like the nearby Verde lake dam, however, at the moment the Ballano dam has structural problems and the lake's capacity is increasing again only in recent times, after renovation works.

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ROBERTO CRISCUOLI

July 22, 2023

Mountain biking

path for very experienced and prepared

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Three Lakes Loop from Pratospilla

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Embark on the Three Lakes Loop from Pratospilla, a moderate hike that guides you through the scenic Parco dei Cento Laghi. This route covers 4.9 miles (7.8 km) with an…

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