Lago di Lesina is a region in northern Puglia, Italy, characterized by its unique brackish lake and diverse natural environment within the Gargano National Park. The area features predominantly flat to gently rolling terrain, making it suitable for various outdoor activities. A long sandy strip, Bosco Isola, separates the lake from the Adriatic Sea, contributing to the region's distinct landscape. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Lago di Lesina through several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and hiking.
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91.0km
05:37
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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57.5km
03:49
100m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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58.8km
03:36
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310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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26.1km
01:32
60m
50m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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59.0km
03:42
90m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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43.1km
02:55
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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9.90km
02:30
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10.4km
02:38
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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3.42km
00:53
10m
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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113km
05:32
1,570m
1,570m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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84.7km
04:14
1,270m
1,270m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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82.5km
03:37
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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53.0km
02:24
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces.

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10.9km
01:07
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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7.23km
00:45
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20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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9.39km
00:58
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Lago di Lesina offers opportunities for touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and hiking. The region features predominantly flat to gently rolling terrain. Komoot lists 4 routes in the area, with an average rating of 4.29 stars from more than 1,000 visitors.
The Lago di Lesina region supports touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. Routes often follow the lake, agricultural areas, and coastal settlements. The terrain is generally flat to gently rolling, suitable for various skill levels.
Yes, mountain biking is possible in Lago di Lesina. Paths are available on the Bosco Isola, a 10-mile (16 km) sandy strip separating the lake from the Adriatic Sea. For more information, consult the MTB Trails around Lago di Lesina guide.
Hiking paths are available through dense reed thickets and Mediterranean scrub within the Duna di Lesina Oasis and the Lake Lesina State Nature Reserve. A wooden walkway extends over the lake to the island of San Clemente. Further details can be found in the Hiking around Lago di Lesina guide.
The predominantly flat to gently rolling terrain around Lago di Lesina makes it suitable for various skill levels, including families. The Duna di Lesina Oasis and the Lake Lesina State Nature Reserve offer accessible paths. For cycling, consider the Traffic-free bike rides around Lago di Lesina guide.
Lago di Lesina is the second-largest brackish coastal lake in Southern Italy. Notable features include the Bosco Isola, a 10-mile (16 km) sandy dune, and the Duna di Lesina Oasis. The island of San Clemente hosts remains of a Roman villa and a 12th-century abbey.
Yes, Lago di Lesina is a significant area for birdwatching. Its wetlands and brackish waters serve as wintering and breeding grounds for numerous species, including cormorants, egrets, flamingos, and ospreys. The area is considered a biotope of particular naturalistic value.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Cycling around Lago di Lesina, Road Cycling Routes around Lago di Lesina, and Hiking around Lago di Lesina. There are also guides for mountain biking and traffic-free bike rides.
Routes in Lago di Lesina have been explored by more than 1,000 visitors on komoot. The 4 available routes have received an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 stars, indicating a positive user experience.
For more information about Lago di Lesina, the official website for the Centro Visite Lesina (Lesina Visitor Center) is http://www.centrovisitelesina.it.
The phone number for the Centro Visite Lesina (Lesina Visitor Center) is 0882 / 302231.

