Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve

In the northern part of Lombardia, precisely at the end of the Lake Como, it is hidden there Pian di Spagna and Lake Mezzola Nature Reserve.

This territory offers a unique ecosystem capable of conquering you with its natural beauty, the variety of animals and singular panoramas.

The area is characterized by a vast wet area in which they follow one another lakes, rivers e cultivated fields, inhabited by a rich diversity of Flora and fauna.

Il Pian of Spain in Colico it is recognized as one of the most important natural reserves in Italy, testifying to its ecological relevance.

For those who want a simple one trip out of town in Lombardia or is passionate about birdwatching, I highly recommend exploring this fascinating area, rich in sentieri e easily accessible itineraries, also suitable for the little ones.

This article proposes how complete guide about what to do and what to see in Pian di Spagna Reserve, providing information on how to reach it and the different available routes. The choice of which path to take is entirely yours!

If you are looking for places to visit in Colico and surroundings, the inclusion of a visit to the Pian di Spagna Reserve it is highly recommended.

Il Pian of Spain extends in the northern part of Lombardia, between the valleys Valtellina e Valchiavenna.

This humid plain, which covers less than 1600 hectares, extends between Lake Mezzola and the top of the Lake Como, delimited by Adda and Mera rivers. It involves the provinces of Just like e Sondrio, including the municipalities of Sorico, Gera Lario, Dubino, Verceia and Novate Mezzola.

The territory ofoasis, located at an altitude of 200 meters, is flat but surrounded by scenery mountains of the Alpine arc. To the north-west rise the Lepontine Alps, to the north-east Rhaetian Alps and to the south the Orobic Alps.

Among the granite peaks of Rhaetian Alps they are found there Valley of the Rats , Val Codera, with an unusual route along the rails of an ancient narrow gauge railway.

You have already explored the Tracciolino path? If you haven't done so yet, I highly recommend you take this one up excursion!