Nature Reserve Guide
Parco Adda Nord is a nature reserve spanning the territories along the Adda River, extending from Lake Como to Rivolta d'Adda. This area is characterized by the Adda River winding through incised banks, featuring distinctive "ceppo" rock outcrops and encompassing lakes such as Garlate and Olginate. The diverse landscape, ranging from flat riverbanks to dense woodlands, provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more. The park's unique blend of natural features and…
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Routes
4.4
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Average rating
23387
People visited

4.5
(138)
1,418
riders
65.7km
02:38
150m
150m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(23)
640
riders
55.2km
02:46
850m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(6)
303
riders
133km
06:30
1,740m
1,740m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.2
(10)
173
riders
62.3km
03:27
1,300m
1,300m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(135)
663
riders
19.0km
01:10
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(39)
306
riders
28.1km
02:27
150m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(23)
269
riders
26.6km
02:06
150m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(18)
119
riders
52.0km
04:30
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(111)
356
hikers
8.47km
04:15
700m
690m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.4
(134)
582
hikers
14.6km
03:43
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(59)
211
hikers
9.18km
04:31
710m
710m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.6
(46)
283
hikers
3.96km
01:32
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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3.9
(23)
784
runners
15.6km
01:37
40m
40m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
232
runners
16.7km
01:53
170m
170m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
158
runners
15.2km
01:57
480m
480m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

3.9
(7)
146
runners
5.88km
00:39
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(58)
317
riders
33.5km
02:10
90m
90m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(38)
166
riders
31.1km
03:04
1,190m
1,190m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
(37)
163
riders
19.0km
01:02
50m
50m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(14)
104
riders
19.9km
01:03
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(6)
69
hikers
12.3km
08:06
1,280m
1,280m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.9
(9)
61
hikers
5.11km
03:35
560m
560m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.9
(7)
53
hikers
6.78km
04:18
920m
920m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.6
(5)
40
hikers
9.84km
05:23
920m
920m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.6
(5)
101
riders
103km
06:28
1,240m
1,240m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
20
riders
38.7km
02:41
80m
80m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
67
riders
71.5km
05:31
2,230m
2,230m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
19
riders
91.9km
05:17
330m
330m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Parco Adda Nord is a nature reserve offering a variety of outdoor activities. These include Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The park features 157 routes with an average rating of 4.5 stars from more than 2,500 ratings.
Parco Adda Nord offers numerous road cycling routes. A popular option is the Martesana Cycle Route, which spans approximately 41 miles (66 km). Another route is the Tour of the Lakes of the southern tip of Lake Lecco, covering about 34 miles (55 km).
Touring cyclists can explore routes like the Around the lakes of Garlate and Olginate – loop tour, an easy route of about 12 miles (19 km). The Adda and Paderno Canal Cycle Route is another moderate option, approximately 17 miles (28 km) long.
Parco Adda Nord provides various hiking trails for different skill levels. The Lake Garlate Loop Trail is a moderate hike of about 9 miles (15 km). For more challenging options, the park also features routes like The three peaks of Monte Barro and Monte San Michele.
Parco Adda Nord features diverse attractions, including the Forra d'Adda canyon and the lakes of Garlate and Olginate. Historical sites include the UNESCO World Heritage industrial village of Crespi d'Adda and the iconic iron bridge in Paderno d'Adda. Ancient fortifications like the castles of Trezzo sull'Adda and Cassano d'Adda are also present.
Yes, Parco Adda Nord offers easy cycling routes suitable for families. The Around the lakes of Garlate and Olginate – loop tour is an easy touring cycling route. Many sections along the riverbanks feature flat terrain, making them accessible for leisurely rides.
Routes in Parco Adda Nord vary in difficulty, catering to all skill levels. There are easy routes, such as the Around the lakes of Garlate and Olginate for touring cycling. More challenging options include the Valle Brembana and Val Taleggio Cycle Loop for road cycling, which is rated difficult.
Komoot offers several guides for Parco Adda Nord to help plan activities. Available guides include Hiking in Parco Adda Nord, Road Cycling Routes in Parco Adda Nord, and Cycling in Parco Adda Nord. Other guides cover running, MTB, easy hikes, waterfall hikes, gravel biking, mountain hikes, and general attractions.
The official website for Parco Adda Nord is www.parcoaddanord.it. This resource provides additional information about the nature reserve, its regulations, and facilities. For direct inquiries, the main phone number for the park is 02 49445970.
Parco Adda Nord includes mountain biking trails, such as the Adda and Paderno Canal Cycle Route, a moderate trail of about 21 miles (33 km). Another option is the Adda and Paderno Canal Trail, an easy route approximately 12 miles (19 km) long.
Jogging routes are available in Parco Adda Nord, catering to various distances. The Around Lake Garlate from Calolziocorte – loop tour is a difficult route of about 10 miles (16 km). A shorter, moderate option is the Around Lake Olginate – loop tour, which is about 4 miles (6 km).

