Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Lago di Alserio

Lombardy

Lago di Alserio sits in the Brianza hills inside a regional park, shallower and far less busy than its neighbour Pusiano. A mostly flat loop of about 8 km runs through wet woodland and reedbeds with observation hides for herons, grebes and wintering ducks.

Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
March – October

Parking · Free

Free parking at Alserio or Merone on the lake shore.

Water

Fountains in Alserio and Merone villages.

Highlights

  • Boardwalk through the reedbeds
  • Birdwatching hides
  • Quieter alternative to Lago di Pusiano

With your dog

Off-leash tolerated on the quieter west-shore path; leash near the boardwalk hides.