Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Parco del Ticino Sud, Vigevano
Lombardy
The Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino south of Vigevano is the oldest nature park in Italy (established 1974). The Ticino here is braided and largely unembankmented — the wildest section of the river. Black stork breeds in the riparian forest (4–5 pairs). Kingfisher inhabits every pool. Wild boar roam the Bosco Siro Negri (primeval oak forest patch). 1 hour from Milan Centrale by regional train.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Oldest nature park in Italy — established 1974
- Black stork breeding 4–5 pairs — rare in Lombardy
- 1 hour from Milan — wildest river near the metropolis
With your dog
River park; dogs off-leash.
