Nature Reserve Guide
Parco Del Gelso is a nature reserve situated in Bellaria Igea Marina, along the Adriatic Coast. This expansive urban park spans approximately 40 hectares, featuring a diverse landscape centered around Lake Gelso, an old sand quarry. The terrain includes shaded paths under a canopy of pines and downy oaks, offering varied surfaces suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, and more.
Parco Del Gelso offers a wide…
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4.0
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17
riders
41.5km
01:42
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

93
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54.4km
02:12
150m
150m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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173
riders
57.1km
02:21
80m
80m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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10
hikers
17.1km
04:21
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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60
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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331
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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96
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

45
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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31
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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283
riders
97.8km
05:57
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.3
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89
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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64
riders
96.5km
06:00
300m
300m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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45
riders
96.3km
05:59
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.8
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123
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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48
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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33
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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74
riders
44.4km
02:25
120m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
runners
10.5km
01:05
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5.77km
00:36
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
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10.6km
01:06
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Parco Del Gelso is a nature reserve located in Bellaria Igea Marina, along the Adriatic Coast. It is an expansive urban park spanning approximately 40 hectares, centered around Lake Gelso.
Parco Del Gelso offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Hiking, and Jogging. The park features 114 routes for exploration.
Yes, Parco Del Gelso provides road cycling routes suitable for various skill levels. An example is the "Piccolo Mortirolo Climb – Castello di Divignano loop," a Moderate route spanning 62.3 miles (100.2 km). More options are available in the Road Cycling Routes in Parco Del Gelso guide.
Mountain biking trails in Parco Del Gelso include routes like the "Naviglio Grande – Naviglio Grande Near Bernate loop," a Moderate trail of 43.8 miles (70.6 km). The park's diverse terrain offers suitable paths for mountain biking. Consult the MTB Trails in Parco Del Gelso guide for more information.
Parco Del Gelso offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. An example is the "View of Bernate Ticino – Naviglio Grande in Boffalora loop," which is 2.4 miles (3.8 km) long. The park's paths are generally accessible for leisurely walks. Find more options in the Easy hikes in Parco Del Gelso guide.
The park is centered around Lake Gelso, an old sand quarry popular for fishing and home to various waterfowl. Other attractions include the "Giardino delle farfalle" (Butterfly Garden) and "Jurassic Gelso," an area with prehistoric animal sculptures. Shaded picnic areas are also available.
Parco Del Gelso features numerous paths suitable for cycling, including shaded routes under pines and oaks. These varied routes can accommodate family-friendly rides, particularly for touring cycling. The park's general accessibility and themed areas make it a suitable destination for families.
Parco Del Gelso is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 2,900 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the park have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 260 ratings. There are 114 routes available for various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Parco Del Gelso, including Road Cycling Routes, MTB Trails, Hiking, and Gravel biking. There are also guides for Touring Cycling, Running Trails, and Attractions.
No, Parco Del Gelso is open access and admission is free of charge. Visitors can enter and explore the park at any time.
For additional information about Parco Del Gelso, contact the Tourist Information Office (IAT Bellaria) at 0541.343808. Information is also available on the Riviera di Rimini tourism portal.

