Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia
Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia
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Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia is a nature reserve in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, characterized by extensive wetlands, permanent water bodies, and diverse riparian vegetation. Originally an artificial area for flood management, it has developed into a significant ecological space with a rich variety of flora and fauna. The landscape features willows, poplars, alders, and oaks, alongside well-developed golenal woods along the Secchia River. This environment provides a setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking,…
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14.6km
03:41
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.1km
02:34
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.80km
01:58
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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49.9km
03:34
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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03:55
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.9km
01:34
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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62.8km
04:47
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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33.0km
02:34
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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03:37
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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03:30
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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66.8km
04:25
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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runners
16.5km
01:44
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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6.13km
00:38
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.49km
00:56
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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86
riders
52.8km
02:11
330m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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94.8km
04:23
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

33
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46.5km
01:57
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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47.4km
01:57
220m
220m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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47.2km
02:42
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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73.6km
04:15
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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59.5km
03:09
150m
150m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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67.2km
03:24
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia is a nature reserve in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is an artificial area originally created for flood management that has developed into a significant ecological space. The reserve is characterized by extensive wetlands, permanent water bodies, and diverse riparian vegetation.
The reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. There are more than 100 routes available for exploration. The area is known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Yes, the reserve features several easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. An example is the Corticella Murals Loop, which is approximately 4.2 miles (6.8 km) long. More options can be found in the Easy hikes in Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia guide.
For touring cyclists, the The Pescale Narrow – View of the Secchia River loop offers a moderate ride of about 29.1 miles (46.9 km). Mountain bikers can explore the View of the Secchia River – Secchia River Nature Trail loop, a moderate route of approximately 20.0 miles (32.3 km). The Cycling in Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia guide provides more options.
The reserve is renowned for its rich biodiversity, especially its birdlife. Numerous species of nesting, migratory, and wintering birds, such as coots, mallards, kingfishers, grey herons, and cormorants, inhabit the area. Mammals like foxes, weasels, badgers, and roe deer are also present.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the reserve. These include Hiking in Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia, Cycling in Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia, and MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia. There are also guides for running, road cycling, gravel biking, and attractions.
The Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia is a popular destination, with more than 2,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the reserve have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on over 300 ratings.
Joggers can find suitable routes for running through the serene environment. A moderate option is the Running loop from Riserva naturale della Cassa di espansione del fiume Secchia, which covers approximately 5.2 miles (8.3 km). The Running Trails in Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia guide offers additional options.
The reserve's landscape is characterized by extensive wetlands, including permanent water bodies, islands, and peninsulas. It features a rich, spontaneous vegetation with tree species like willows, poplars, alders, and oaks. Well-developed riparian (golenal) woods also line the banks of the Secchia River.
The Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia is managed by the Ente per i Parchi e la Biodiversità Emilia Centrale. They can be reached by phone at 0522 627902 or 348 5219711. For email inquiries, the address is RNSecchia@parchiemiliacentrale.it.
Yes, the reserve offers routes for gravel biking. A moderate option is the View of the Secchia River – Castellarano Dam loop from Campogalliano, spanning approximately 37.1 miles (59.6 km). The Gravel biking in Riserva Naturale Della Cassa Di Espansione Del Fiume Secchia guide provides more details.

