trail of The Spirit of the Forest at Canzo

The Spirit of the Forest is a trail that winds through a beautiful deciduous forest at the foot of the Corni di Canzo mountains, in the province of Como. Along the path, you can admire wooden sculptures created by Alessandro Cortinovis, depicting magical forest inhabitants such as gnomes, elves, sprites, fauns, and tree-men. This trail is particularly suitable for families and children. The forest is managed by ERSAF Lombardia, and the route ends at the Terz’alpe agriturismo refuge, where you can rest and replenish.

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10 routes where you can admire the foliage in Lombardy.

Autumn foliage is the particular phenomenon during which the leaves of deciduous trees change color, transitioning from the green of summer to the typical yellows, oranges, reds, and browns of autumn. The best time to observe this is from late September to early November.
In this article, we will describe 10 routes in our region, Lombardy, where it’s easy to admire and enjoy the foliage.

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Chestnuts… Five Routes where to collect them in the Province of Bergamo

Chestnuts are the autumn’s prized fruit. When the forests begin to don warm colors and the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to put on your shoes and gloves and head out to search for this seasonal treasure. The province of Bergamo hosts several forests where they are easily found, and in this article, we will describe some of the most rewarding routes.

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Il borgo di Maslana

The village of Maslana

Maslana is a charming alpine village located above the town of Valbondione in the High Val Seriana. It is characterized by stone houses and slate roofs. During spring, it’s easy to spot ibexes in this area, as they wait for the season to improve before returning to higher altitudes. Another reason to visit this beautiful village is the opportunity to admire the Serio Waterfalls from a privileged perspective.

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La Diga del Gleno

hike to Gleno Dam

he Gleno Dam was an artificial dam located on the basin of the Gleno stream in Val di Scalve, designed to create a reservoir for water accumulation and generate electricity. However, it collapsed on December 1, 1923, causing significant damage and loss of life in the Bergamo’s Val di Scalve and Brescia’s Val Camonica. Today, the remains of the dam can still be reached and admired through an easy and evocative excursion.

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Cà Minelli

Cà Minelli in Alzano Lombardo

Cà Minelli is an ancient sixteenth-century noble residence nestled in the green woods of the lower Valle Seriana, in the village of Lonno, a hamlet of Alzano Lombardo. The building is characterized by walls painted in yellow and blue, and on every wall and corner of the house, there are proverbs, sayings, rhyming verses, life advice, and suggestions typical of folk wisdom. An easy and green path immersed in the woods of the lower Valle Seriana allows you to reach this house of wisdom.

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Ciclovia dell'Oglio - Darfo-Iseo

Oglio Cycle Path from Darfo to Iseo

The Oglio Cycle Path is an ongoing cycling route that aims to accompany the development of the Oglio river (and Iseo lake) from its source in the Upper Valle Camonica to its confluence with the Po river. In this article, we describe the section that runs along Iseo lake, from Darfo Boario Terme to Iseo.

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Rifugio Azzoni al Resegone da Brumano

Rifugio Azzoni on Resegone from Brumano

Resegone is the symbolic mountain of Lecco. From the Lombard dialect, the name of this peak means “big saw,” due to the unmistakable profile formed by 13 peaks, resembling the teeth of a saw. The highest of these is Punta Cermenati, and at its slopes stands the famous Rifugio Azzoni. In this itinerary, we’ll explore the ascent that starts from Brumano in Val Imagna, the only route with departure from the province of Bergamo.

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Faggio secolare del Piancone

Ancient Beech Tree of Piancone

In Val Sassina, along the slopes of Pizzo D’Alben in the municipality of Casargo, an imposing ancient beech tree grows, estimated to be over 300 years old, known as the Piancone With a trunk circumference of about 10 meters and a height of almost 30 meters, this giant guardian of the forest is considered to be the oldest in Italy.

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Santuario di San Patrizio - BergamoXP

Sanctuary of St. Patrick at Colzate

The Sanctuary of St. Patrick is one of the few places of worship dedicated to the famous Saint, the patron of Ireland, present in Italy. Built starting from the 14th century and completed only a few centuries later, it stands on a rocky spur overlooking the middle Val Seriana. Surrounded by the woods and meadows of Mount Cavlera. a short route on roads and trails, starting from Vertova, allows you to reach the building.

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