Nature Reserve Guide
Parco Delle Cave Di Buffalora E San Polo is a nature reserve located in the southeast of Brescia, Italy. This expansive area, once a quarry site, has undergone significant natural regeneration, transforming into a diverse landscape characterized by several groundwater-fed lakes and reclaimed green spaces. The terrain offers varied opportunities for outdoor pursuits, including extensive paths around the lakes and more challenging routes through its natural and agricultural areas. The reserve provides a setting for several sports like road cycling,…
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120
riders
63.9km
04:28
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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68.1km
04:19
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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60.3km
05:42
190m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47.3km
03:14
970m
970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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132km
06:27
1,840m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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567
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45.6km
02:17
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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475
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77.2km
03:25
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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498
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.2
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428
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.3km
02:34
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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58.6km
03:38
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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131
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18.8km
01:16
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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168
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45.2km
03:52
1,280m
1,280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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137
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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112
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18.0km
01:24
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.6
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73
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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148
hikers
6.57km
03:30
650m
650m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
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111
hikers
9.87km
02:52
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
10.3km
04:31
750m
750m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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83
hikers
7.84km
02:01
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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144
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

524
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
runners
16.2km
01:46
280m
280m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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39
runners
12.6km
01:25
280m
280m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Parco Delle Cave Di Buffalora E San Polo offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The reserve features 116 routes with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from nearly 10,000 visitors. Guides are available for various sports, such as Road Cycling Routes and MTB Trails.
Popular road cycling routes include the Lake Idro loop, a difficult 81.9-mile (131.9 km) route, and the Colle Sant'Eusebio – Gavardo Bridge loop, a moderate 48.1-mile (77.4 km) route. Another option is the Panoramic view from Serle loop, a moderate 28.3-mile (45.6 km) route. These routes are highly rated by komoot users.
Yes, Parco Delle Cave Di Buffalora E San Polo offers mountain biking trails. Examples include the moderate Colle di San Vito loop, which is 19.7 miles (31.8 km) long, and the difficult Monastery of San Bartolomeo loop, spanning 28.1 miles (45.2 km). A guide for MTB Trails in Parco Delle Cave Di Buffalora E San Polo is available.
Jogging routes include the Pozza Darnelli loop, a difficult 7.5-mile (12.1 km) route, and the Brescia Castle – Piazzale Arnaldo loop, a moderate 9.2-mile (14.8 km) route. For a shorter option, the easy The Lakes of Parco delle Cave – Lago del Canneto loop is 2.1 miles (3.3 km). More options can be found in the Running Trails guide.
Yes, Parco Delle Cave Di Buffalora E San Polo features easy hiking trails. The Lago Canneto loop is an easy 2.0-mile (3.2 km) route, and the Lago Gerolotto loop is an easy 3.3-mile (5.4 km) option. These trails offer accessible ways to explore the park's natural features. An Easy Hikes guide is available.
The park is characterized by several groundwater-fed lakes, including Canneto, Bose, and Gerolotto, which are central to its landscape. It also features agricultural areas and offers scenic views of Monte Maddalena and the marble quarries of Botticino. The park is recognized for its biodiversity and has points designated for birdwatching.
Parco Delle Cave Di Buffalora E San Polo is a popular destination on komoot, with nearly 10,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 116 available routes have received an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 470 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Parco Delle Cave Di Buffalora E San Polo. These include guides for Road Cycling Routes, MTB Trails, Running Trails, and Hiking. There are also guides for Gravel biking and Lakes.
Information regarding Parco Delle Cave Di Buffalora E San Polo can be found on the Comune di Brescia website. For general inquiries, the Ufficio Parco delle Cave can be contacted. The Provincia di Brescia's Ufficio Cave, located at Via Milano 13, 25126 Brescia, can be reached at +39 030 3749683.
The park features a 9.3-mile (15 km) cycle-pedestrian path that encircles its accessible lakes. This path provides a relaxed and relatively flat route suitable for touring cycling and is often considered appropriate for families. Easy hiking and jogging routes are also available.
One of the longest road cycling routes is the Lake Idro – Lake Idro loop from Sant'Eufemia - Buffalora. This difficult route covers a distance of 81.9 miles (131.9 km). It is a challenging option for experienced road cyclists.
Yes, gravel biking is an available activity in the park. Routes like The "Marble Cathedral" – The ways of marble loop, a difficult 27.7-mile (44.6 km) route, offer gravel biking opportunities. A dedicated guide for Gravel biking in Parco Delle Cave Di Buffalora E San Polo is available on komoot.

