The best cycling routes in Parco Nord Milano

The Villoresi Canal cycle path in Muggiò is a strategic and entirely flat section of one of Lombardy's longest cycle routes. The route, ideal for families, runners, and cyclists, runs alongside the waters of the artificial canal, offering a protected green corridor in the heart of Brianza.

The Church of San Cristoforo sul Naviglio is one of Milan's most evocative and historic corners. Located directly on the alzaia of the Naviglio Grande, it is famous for being a rare "double church" formed by two small religious buildings side-by-side, unified in the 17th century. The Left Church (Romanesque): It is the oldest structure, rebuilt in 1192 on a previous chapel and remodeled in the 14th century. It served as a stopping point and protection for pilgrims and travelers entering Milan by water. The Right Church (Ducal Chapel): It was erected at the end of the 14th century at the behest of Duke Gian Galeazzo Visconti as an ex voto for the end of a violent plague epidemic. On the facade, the Visconti coats of arms with the famous biscione can be seen. In 1625, the two interiors were joined by demolishing the dividing wall and opening two large arches. The fifteenth-century bell tower is historically nicknamed "the Meneghino lighthouse".

The Church of San Cristoforo sul Naviglio is one of Milan's most evocative corners, located directly on the towpath of the Naviglio Grande. This ancient monumental complex is famous for its unique "double church" configuration, formed by two adjacent buildings unified internally.

San Cristoforo is a charming complex consisting of two small churches side by side. Ancient accounts attest to the Milanese people’s affection for this church, which was originally a simple chapel covered by a gabled roof. It even seems that it was in this very little church, in 1176, that the Milanese received the first news of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa’s defeat at Legnano by the Lombard League. The church (which must have corresponded roughly to the current left aisle) was rebuilt in 1192 and extensively remodeled in the 14th century. https://www.chiesasancristoforo.it/proposta-culturale/storia/

Lago di Bruzzano is an artificial lake situated within Parco Nord Milano, specifically in the Bruzzano area. Constructed to manage floodwaters from the Seveso River, it serves as a recreational spot with walking and cycling paths, as well as birdwatching opportunities. The lake is fed by groundwater and features an island to support aquatic bird nesting. In the event of exceptional rainfall, the lake can temporarily hold floodwaters, which are filtered before being released back into the Seveso River. The area is monitored by surveillance cameras, and automatic barriers prevent public access during flood events.

Lake Bruzzano is an artificial lake located within the Parco Nord Milano, specifically in the Bruzzano area. Created to manage floodwaters from the Seveso River, it serves as a recreational area with walking and cycling trails, as well as birdwatching opportunities. The lake is fed by groundwater and features an island for nesting waterfowl. In the event of exceptional rainfall, the lake can temporarily retain floodwaters, which are filtered before being returned to the Seveso River. The area is monitored by surveillance cameras, and automatic barriers prevent public access during flood events.

The Gardens of the Royal Villa of Monza are period gardens located in Monza, around the perimeter of the Royal Villa (mainly at the rear, on the northeast-facing sides). They form a single green space with the Monza Park, although they are actually separated from it by a fence—partly masonry, partly railings—which nevertheless has several entrances (both towards the park and towards the city), the gates of which are open at approximately the same times as the park.

The Villoresi Canal and the western Milanese canal system (Grande, Bereguardo, and Pavese) draw their water from the Panperduto Dams (Somma Lombardo, Varese), built to regulate the use of the Verbano and Ticino rivers, as did the Miorina dam, built later. The Martesana Canal originates from the Concesa sull'Adda dam; the Olginate dam, which regulates the flow of Lake Como, is managed by the Adda Consortium, of which ETVilloresi is a user.