Brughiera Briantea Park

Brughiera Briantea Park is a protected natural area spreading across ten municipalities between Milan and Como provinces. The land contains large forest areas and meadows set in the flat Lombard plains, with marked paths for visitors to explore.

The protected area was established in 1984 as the first natural reserve north of Milan. It merged with the neighboring Groane Regional Park in 2018.

The name comes from 'brucus', a Late Latin word for the pink bell-shaped flowers of heath plants that grow naturally here. These plants shape how the landscape looks and are important to the identity of the area for local residents.

The site has 16 marked trails that connect points of interest including Villa Padulli, Cascina Mordina, and Laghetto Azzurro throughout the protected area. Visitors can use these paths to explore different sections easily.

The soil here supports a mix of broadleaf trees including oak, cherry, hornbeam, lime, ash, and field maple species. This particular combination of trees is what makes the forest ecosystem here distinctive.

Location: Brenna

Location: Cabiate

Location: Carimate

Location: Carugo

Location: Cermenate

Location: Figino Serenza

Location: Lentate sul Seveso

Location: Mariano Comense

Location: Meda

Location: Novedrate

Inception: July 26, 1984

Website: http://parcogroane.it

GPS coordinates: 45.68250,9.15070

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03