Nature Reserve Guide
Park of the Cento Laghi is a nature reserve in the Parma Apennines, characterized by a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers. Spanning nearly 28,000 hectares, the area features diverse terrain including glacial cirques, moraine deposits, and numerous glacial lakes, alongside dense beech woods, rocky environments, and high-altitude moors. Prominent peaks like Monte Sillara and Monte Marmagna contribute to varied elevations, making the Park of the Cento Laghi suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.…
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204
hikers
13.1km
04:58
640m
630m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7.84km
02:51
420m
420m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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22.8km
09:10
1,020m
1,020m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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17.2km
07:00
920m
920m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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95
runners
19.1km
02:34
700m
700m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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11.3km
01:34
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410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

7.01km
01:14
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280m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
20.5km
02:47
860m
860m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29.6km
02:02
810m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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34.4km
01:45
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.9km
02:40
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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147km
07:50
2,690m
2,690m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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43
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40.4km
04:46
1,390m
1,390m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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68.2km
06:22
1,900m
1,900m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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36.9km
03:08
900m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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riders
24.9km
03:04
1,040m
1,040m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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42
riders
50.7km
04:18
1,400m
1,400m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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79.7km
06:34
2,040m
2,040m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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43.7km
03:28
1,020m
1,020m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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35.3km
03:35
1,120m
1,120m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39
riders
50.6km
03:58
1,430m
1,430m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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49
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114km
08:06
2,130m
2,120m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.2km
02:21
840m
840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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13
hikers
11.1km
04:55
960m
960m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

10
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

6
hikers
10.6km
04:39
970m
970m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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The Park of the Cento Laghi offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and mountaineering. The park features 82 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from visitors. More than 2,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the park.
Yes, the park offers hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels, including easy paths. Visitors can find detailed options for less strenuous walks in the Easy hikes around Park of the Cento Laghi guide. The 'Lakes Route' also guides visitors through serene woods and meadows.
Popular hiking routes include the 'Monte Sillara and ridge of the lakes – loop tour,' which is 8.2 miles (13.1 km) long and rated moderate. Another option is the 'Three Lakes Loop from Pratospilla,' a 4.9-mile (7.8 km) moderate route. For more options, consult the Hiking around Park of the Cento Laghi guide.
Yes, the park offers mountain biking trails, including the 'Cento Laghi Bike' which follows forest roads and paths. A popular route is the 'Rifugio Pratospilla – Lake Ballano loop from Prato Spilla,' a difficult 25.3-mile (40.7 km) trail. Additional routes are available in the MTB Trails around Park of the Cento Laghi guide.
The park's landscape is characterized by glacial activity, featuring numerous glacial cirques, moraine deposits, and 19 glacial lakes. Notable lakes include Lago Santo, Lago Verde, and Lago Ballano. Prominent peaks like Monte Sillara (1,861m) and Monte Marmagna (1,852m) also define the terrain.
The Park of the Cento Laghi offers road cycling routes, with options like the 'Monte Caio Loop from Tizzano,' a moderate 18.4-mile (29.6 km) route. The park is part of the 'Parma by Bike Product Club,' promoting cycling tourism. More routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Park of the Cento Laghi guide.
The park's extensive network of paths and trails is suitable for trail running and jogging. Examples include the 'Monte Caio Trail,' a difficult 11.8-mile (19.1 km) route, and the 'San Matteo Trail,' a moderate 4.4-mile (7.0 km) option. For more information, refer to the Running Trails around Park of the Cento Laghi guide.
Komoot offers several guides for the park, including Hiking around Park of the Cento Laghi, Easy hikes around Park of the Cento Laghi, and MTB Trails around Park of the Cento Laghi. Other guides cover running, road cycling, touring cycling, waterfalls, attractions, natural monuments, and lakes.
The official website for the park is www.parchidelducato.it. For direct inquiries, the park offices in Corniglio can be reached at +39 0521 802688.
The park features several prominent peaks. Monte Sillara is the highest at 1,861 meters (6,106 feet). Other notable peaks include Monte Aquilotto (1,781m), Monte Marmagna (1,852m), Monte Caio (1,584m), Monte Navert (1,653m), and Monte Torricella (1,728m).
The Park of the Cento Laghi contains 19 lakes, primarily glacial in origin. These lakes are distributed across the Val Parma, Val Cedra, and Val d'Enza. Significant examples include Lago Santo, Lago Verde, Lago Ballano, Lago Martini, Lago Scuro, and Lago Bicchiere.

