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Lake Segrino is quite narrow and elongated, stretching on a large part of the valley delimited by Monte Cornizzolo to the eas,t and Monte Scioscia to the west, at the southern limit of the so-called Lariano “Triangle”. It has no inlets except for a small canal that comes from Canzo, but it is mainly fed by sublacustrine and perilacustrine water sources, originating from karstic cracks in the surrounding rocks.

The typical water/marsh vegetation differs according to the depths of the lake. In particular, in its southern part, the seabed features a submerged prairie of watermilfoil (Myriophillum spicatum), with European white water lilies (Nymphaea alba) and the yellow water lilies (Nuphar luteum). Close to the shore, there are the typical common reeds (Phragmites australis), and large tufts of sedges (Carex sp.). Around the lake, the tree vegetation consists of black alders (Alnus glutinosa), willows (Salix alba), and poplars (Populus nigra). The surrounding mountain slopes were planted with sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) at low altitudes.

A well-equipped beach, a cycle-pedestrian path, and a Visitor Centre make the Segrino Lake a popular destination for nature lovers, sportsmen, families, and anyone longing for some relaxing time in the countryside.

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