Olona Dam – Malnate Caves loop from Lozza

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Olona Dam – Malnate Caves loop from Lozza

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Olona Dam – Malnate Caves loop from Lozza

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17.3km

190m

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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After 14.0 km for 60 m

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1.90 km

Abandoned Valmorea Railway Tracks

Highlight • Structure

The Valmorea railway was an international railway line, managed by the Ferrovie Nord Milano, which, at its maximum extension, connected Castellanza, in the province of Varese, to Mendrisio, in the Canton of Ticino.

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2.47 km

Olona Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built to regulate the floods of the Olona. In cryitoco periods the lake would also submerge the Mills just north of the dam. For this reason a second circular dam protects the mills. Spectacular!

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Gurone Loop

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3.72 km

Mulini di Gurone

Highlight • Historical Site

After passing the Mulini di Gurone, arriving in an industrial area, the route deviates to the left, and from there begins a stretch of single-track which first runs alongside the …

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5.06 km

Lanza Railway Viaduct

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Along the Lanza towards Castiglione. After the bridge there is a piece that is best done on foot with the gravel

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7.88 km

Sandstone Caves of the Molera Gorges

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Former quarry along the Lanza. The narrow entrances do not suggest the expanse in the interior, with large vaulted rooms connected by small passages and reflected in geometric perspective games …

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7.94 km

Wooden Walkway Along the Lanza River

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New walkway that runs between the river and a huge rock. Recommended!

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8.79 km

Malnate Caves

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

The Malnate caves are located in the heart of the Lanza valley park.
They are very ancient sandstone quarries: in fact they date back to 25 million years ago, when …

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