Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Lago di Piano & Porlezza
Lombardy
Lago di Piano near Porlezza is a rare lowland peat-bog lake — the only one in Italy. A flat nature reserve path circles it through reed beds where marsh warblers, little bitterns and purple herons nest. The bog flora includes carnivorous sundew plants and rare orchids. Completely different to the mountain lakes nearby.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
April – September
Highlights
- Only lowland peat-bog lake in Italy
- Carnivorous sundew bog plants
- Little bittern and purple heron
With your dog
Dog-friendly; flat nature reserve path around the lake.
