Cycling along the Navigli Milanesi/Milanese Canals Cycle Paths Milan, Lombardy Italy                        

ycle Rides along the stunning Milan's Canal Navigli Network on the four itinerary that goes from the hearth of Milan streets along the quiet canal-side roads. They are networks of cycling paths connecting the surroundings outside Milant through the countryside roads, a combination of on-street cycling routes, peaceful paths trails, and even through the land that inspired Leonardo da Vinci.


The Milanese canals are a system of artificial and navigable canals, built between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, for purposes, that allowed the transport of goods in both directions through water clouser. The Navigli system connected Lake Maggiore, Como and the lower Ticino.


One of the most important deliveries was the pink marble used to build and maintain the Milan Cathedral. The marble came from the Candoglia marble quarries at the Ossola entrance.


The Navigli are a system of interconnected canals in and around Milan, in the Italian region of Lombardy, The system consists of five canals: Naviglio Grande, Naviglio Pavese, Naviglio Martesana, Naviglio di Paderno, Naviglio di Bereguard.


The canals are no longer used for navigation, but there are tours to do with the boat for guided visits. On the Naviglo della Martesa there are a couple of places to rent a kayak.


In the Navigli area you can admire the famous and typical houses of railing, typically Milanese houses that hide in the internal courtyards but are also scattered in other districts of Milan.


This area of Milan is a special area and the most popular for its nightlife and the best place for cocktail bars to gourmet restaurants open until late at night. Without forgetting the tradition of Milan, the aperitif - pre dinner drinks that can be alcoholic such as the famous Spritz or the Crodino non-alcoholic aperitif, the most consumed and the most famous and then obviously one has to choose!


The cycle paths are mainly flat and ideal for all ages and skill levels that allow you to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, discovering rural landscapes and discovering past history.


And here are the paths I have cycled from Milan:



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The Naviglio Martesana cycle path I Milan to Trezzo sull’Adda I Cycle Ride Loop I Lombardy - Italy  

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The Naviglio  Martesana is a canal in the Lombardy region, Northern Italy. Running from the Adda river, in the vicinity of Trezzo sull'Adda, to Milan, it is also known as Naviglio Piccolo.


The Canal Martesana was commenced by the duke Francesco Sforza and finished within a few years and was designed by Leonardo da Vinci and completed in 1496 under the guidance of Ludovico il Moro...

The Naviglio Pavese cycle path I Milan to Certosa di Pavia I Cycle Ride Loop I Lombardy - Italy

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A enjoyable cycle ride from Milan to Certosa di Pavia (a beautiful Abbey a few kilometres out of the city of Pavia) along the Naviglio.The route starts from the Darsena di Porta Ticinese in Milan taking via Alzaia Naviglio Pavese and follows the waters of the river for 30 km to the Certosa di Pavia and continues for another 6 km to the centre of historic Pavia.


Itinerary:

I started from Novate Milanese crossing the city centre area and then...

The Naviglio Grande cycle path I Milan to Abiategrasso I Cycle Ride Loop I Lombardy - Italy

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A graceful and decidedly easy ride from Milan to Abbiategrasso along the Naviglio. The route starts from the Darsena di Porta Ticinese in Milan taking via Alzaia Naviglio Grande and follows the waters of the river passing through Corsico, Trazzano sul Naviglio, Gaggiano to Abbiategrasso.


I started from Novate Milanese through the city centre area and then...

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The Villoresi Canal cycle path I Milan to Monza I Cycle Ride Loop I Lombardy - Italy


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A pleasant ride is a link route between the North Park and Monza Park, crossing the Grugnotorto-Villorese Park which connects three regional parks: Parco Nord Milano, Parco delle Groane and Parco della Valle del Lambro and through the municipalities of the north of Milan: Novate Milanese, Bresso, Cinisello Balsamo, and Monza....