Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo
Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo
Nature Reserve Guide
Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo is a nature reserve situated in the municipality of Borgo Ticino in Piedmont, positioned near the southwestern part of Lake Maggiore. This area is characterized by a gently undulating morainic landscape and diverse forest ecosystems, including pine heaths and hornbeam-oak forests. The presence of ancient forests and significant glacial erratics contributes to its natural value, making Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo suitable for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling,…
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4.3
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Average rating
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4.6
(7)
39
riders
52.9km
04:35
870m
870m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3.9
(7)
60
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
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31
riders
18.9km
01:44
290m
290m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
(3)
10
riders
39.6km
02:26
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
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42
riders
62.7km
04:18
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.8
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90
riders
29.4km
02:34
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
riders
40.2km
03:17
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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17
riders
22.9km
01:23
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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11
hikers
3.15km
00:50
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

14.3km
03:57
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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191
hikers
5.36km
01:22
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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65
hikers
13.0km
03:49
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(10)
17
riders
22.2km
00:58
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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10
riders
36.5km
01:35
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

1
riders
179km
07:12
590m
590m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.9
(10)
554
riders
52.4km
02:12
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(18)
115
riders
63.2km
04:04
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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18
riders
57.9km
04:29
1,320m
1,320m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.3
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6
riders
39.9km
02:50
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
38.3km
02:24
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
runners
5.23km
00:33
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
6.14km
00:40
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
17.4km
01:50
160m
160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo is a nature reserve located in Borgo Ticino, Piedmont, near the southwestern part of Lake Maggiore. It is characterized by a gently undulating morainic landscape and diverse forest ecosystems. The reserve is recognized for its significant scenic and natural value.
The reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. There are more than 70 routes available across these sports. The area's diverse terrain supports different activity types and skill levels.
Yes, Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo features mountain biking trails, including some with moderate to difficult ratings. Routes navigate through wooded areas and singletracks. For more information, consult the guide MTB Trails in Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo.
A popular difficult mountain biking route is "Da Borgo Ticino ai sentieri dell'Alto Vergante — giro ad anello," which spans approximately 32.9 miles (52.9 km). Another highly-rated difficult option is the "Prea Güzza Erratic Boulder – Mini Enduro Solivo Trail loop from Borgo Ticino," about 11.8 miles (19.0 km) long.
The reserve offers numerous hiking trails, ranging from easy walks to more moderate excursions. Hikers can explore ancient forests and encounter glacial erratics. Details on available routes can be found in the guide Hiking in Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo.
The gently undulating landscape of Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo is suitable for road cycling. Routes may include both paved and unpaved sections, catering to various skill levels. The route "Arona on Lake Maggiore – Meina on Lake Maggiore loop from Borgo Ticino" is a popular moderate option, approximately 32.5 miles (52.3 km) long.
Yes, the reserve includes easy routes suitable for beginners or families. For hiking, the "Battina Trail – Tina Bautina Waterfall loop from Montrigiasco" is an easy option, about 2.8 miles (4.6 km) long. Easy options are also available for touring cycling and gravel biking.
Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo features ancient forests, diverse ecosystems, and significant glacial erratics like the "Preia Güzza." The reserve also includes limited wetland areas with small ponds and offers views of Lake Maggiore.
Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo has more than 70 routes listed on komoot, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 160 ratings. More than 2,800 visitors have explored the area using komoot.
The reserve is managed by the Ente di Gestione delle Aree Protette del Ticino e del Lago Maggiore. General inquiries and guided tours can be arranged by calling +39 3293174848. The official website is http://www.parchiticinolagomaggiore.it/riserva.bosco.solivo/.
The reserve and its surrounding areas support Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The varied morainic landscape provides diverse terrain for all these cycling disciplines. Specific guides are available for each sport.
Yes, gravel biking routes are available, offering a mix of paved and unpaved sections through the reserve's landscape. A moderate route is "Panperduto Dam – Panperduto Dam loop from Borgo Ticino," approximately 34.8 miles (56.1 km) long. More options are in the Gravel biking in Riserva Naturale Orientata Del Bosco Solivo guide.
The reserve is home to various mammals including roe deer, foxes, martens, and squirrels. Amphibians like toads and tree frogs are also present. Bird species include buzzards, goshawks, tawny owls, and various woodpeckers.

