Nature Reserve Guide
Parco Alto Milanese, a nature reserve spanning approximately 360 hectares across Legnano, Busto Arsizio, and Castellanza in Lombardy, Italy, serves as a significant green space within a densely populated area. The park features a diverse landscape, including traditional agricultural fields, reforested wooded sections, and former moorland, all set on predominantly flat to gently sloping terrain. This varied environment, characterized by Quaternary fluvioglacial deposits, provides a suitable setting for several outdoor activities like mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, and…
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186
riders
29.5km
01:50
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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53.8km
03:35
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.6km
02:49
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190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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8.18km
00:30
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.8km
03:02
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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89.8km
05:27
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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81.1km
04:50
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460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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495
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65.6km
02:52
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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108km
04:52
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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92.9km
04:24
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1,170m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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152km
06:35
1,260m
1,260m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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81
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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75
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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53
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16.5km
04:19
120m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
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9.09km
02:23
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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295
riders
49.5km
02:58
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
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50.8km
03:00
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
runners
9.85km
01:04
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.98km
00:43
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.0km
01:21
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Parco Alto Milanese offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The park features 96 routes with an average rating of 4.2 stars from more than 4,000 visitors.
Popular mountain bike routes include the Ciclabile della Valle Olona – giro ad anello da Legnano, an easy 18.3-mile [29.5 km] loop. Another highly-rated option is the moderate Da Legnano verso l'ex dogana austriaca di Tornavento – giro ad anello, spanning 33.4 miles [53.7 km]. More options are available in the MTB Trails in Parco Alto Milanese guide.
Yes, Parco Alto Milanese offers easy hiking trails suitable for various skill levels. An easy option is the Parco Alto Milanese Entrance – Road signs loop from Castellanza, which is 3.0 miles [4.8 km] long. Additional easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes in Parco Alto Milanese guide.
A popular touring cycling route is the moderate Bridge over the Olona loop from Castellanza, covering 27.2 miles [43.8 km] and rated 4.48 stars. Another option is the Bridge over the Olona – Monastero di Torba loop from Castellanza, a moderate 36.0-mile [58.0 km] route. The Cycling in Parco Alto Milanese guide provides more routes.
Road cyclists can explore routes like the moderate Somma Lombardo Castle – Lake Varese loop from Castellanza, a 63.3-mile [101.8 km] route with a 4.75-star rating. For a more challenging ride, consider the difficult Argegno on the shores of Lake Como – Old Porlezza Road loop from Castellanza, which is 94.1 miles [151.4 km]. More routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes in Parco Alto Milanese guide.
The park is characterized by a mix of agricultural areas, wooded sections, and former moorland. Notable features include 'La Pinetina,' a 10-hectare coniferous forest area, and various water features due to its location at the transition between plains. The terrain is predominantly flat with a gentle slope.
Parco Alto Milanese offers generally flat terrain and a network of paths suitable for families. Many easy-rated hiking and cycling routes are available, providing accessible options for visitors of all ages. The park's equipped spaces, like La Pinetina, are also suitable for family outings.
Komoot offers several guides for Parco Alto Milanese, including MTB Trails in Parco Alto Milanese, Road Cycling Routes in Parco Alto Milanese, Cycling in Parco Alto Milanese, and Hiking in Parco Alto Milanese. There are also guides for Easy hikes in Parco Alto Milanese and Gravel biking in Parco Alto Milanese.
Parco Alto Milanese is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors having explored its routes. The park's 96 routes have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, indicating a positive user experience.
The terrain in Parco Alto Milanese is generally flat with a gentle slope from north to south, making it accessible for various cycling preferences. The park features dedicated cycling paths and trails, including those suitable for Cross-Country mountain biking. The geological composition consists of Quaternary fluvioglacial deposits.
For additional information, the official website for the Consorzio Parco Alto Milanese is http://www.parcoaltomilanese.it. The park can also be reached by phone at +39 0331 621254.
Parco Alto Milanese is a protected natural area spanning approximately 360 hectares. It is located across the municipalities of Legnano, Busto Arsizio, and Castellanza in Lombardy, Italy.

