Places
Park·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Riserve Lago di Montepulciano & Lago di Chiusi
Tuscany
The Lago di Montepulciano nature reserve has a floating boardwalk into the reeds and a hide tower; the larger Lago di Chiusi next door keeps a fishing tradition and old lake houses. Together they draw herons, bitterns, ospreys and marsh terns, with the hill towns of Montepulciano and Chiusi on the skyline.
Duration
2–3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+15 m
Best season
March – June, September – November
Parking · Free
Free parking at the Lago di Montepulciano reserve centre near Montepulciano Stazione.
Water
Tap at the reserve centre.
Highlights
- Floating reed boardwalk and hide tower
- Relic Val di Chiana wetland
- Montepulciano and Chiusi hill towns above
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the levees and the boardwalk; keep out of the reeds and hides.
