Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Riserva Naturale Lago di Sibolla, Altopascio
Tuscany
The Sibolla is a spring-fed acidic pool ringed by floating peat mat, alder carr and rare bog plants — sundew, water fern, royal fern — that survive here from a colder age. A short boardwalk and a hide let you into the edge of it without damage, half an hour from Lucca.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+5 m
Best season
March – June
Parking · Free
Free parking at the reserve entrance off the road between Altopascio and Chiesina Uzzanese.
Water
None on site — carry water.
Highlights
- Relict acidic peat lake
- Sundew, royal fern and other bog rarities
- Short boardwalk and a hide
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the boardwalk; the bog is fragile — stay on the route.
