Places
Hike·Easy·Family·Popular
Alzaia del Naviglio Grande
Lombardy
The Naviglio Grande has carried water and boats since the 12th century, and its "alzaia" haul-path is now a flat walking and cycling route lined with old courtyard houses, churches, the Ponte di Barche pontoon bridge and, further out, rice fields and the Ticino woods around Bernate and Boffalora.
Duration
Half day
Distance
24 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking at Gaggiano, Robecco sul Naviglio or Abbiategrasso.
Water
Fountains in the canal-side towns.
Highlights
- Lombardy's oldest canal
- Ponte di Barche pontoon bridge at Bereguardo-style crossings
- Rice fields toward the Ticino
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the towpath; busy near Milan, quieter toward Abbiategrasso.
