The diverse territory surrounding Lake Como is a world-class destination for hiking and outdoor excursions. The network of trails connecting the lakeside villages to remote mountain hamlets consists of historic mule tracks painstakingly crafted over the centuries. Walking along these ancient routes allows you to journey through landscapes unique to the world, immersing yourself in the pristine alpine nature while taking in the stunning scenery. Lake Como offers an incredible variety of hiking experiences, ranging from casual cultural walks through historic lakeside towns to challenging multi-day treks along historical paths, all rewarding hikers with unforgettable panoramic views high above the deep blue waters and dramatic peaks.
With our interactive map, finding your perfect trail is an absolute breeze! Every itinerary has been thoroughly scouted and mapped, with precise tracks available in GPX format, ready for instant download to your GPS devices and smartphones. Whether you are a seasoned hiker looking for a challenging mountain summit or a beginner just starting out, you will find all the essential logistics needed to plan your day: technical difficulty, total distance, elevation gain, and estimated hiking times.
Dongo Panoramic Loop Trail
A spectacular hike starting from the historic Dongo waterfront and ascending to the Sasso di Musso. The trail winds through charming mountain hamlets and ancient churches.
The Iconic Frontal View
A steady climb from San Giovanni through rustic hamlets to the Nuvolone Belvedere. Enjoy a scenic ridge trail with a direct view of Bellagio’s point.
The Wayfarer’s Trail (Sentiero del Viandante) travels halfway up the eastern part of Lake Como, with the journey beginning in Abbadia Lariana and ending in Morbegno, to make the hike easier, the route is divided into six stages.
The hike along the Strada Regia is not particularly difficult and is highly doable at any time of the year, though it is best to avoid the hottest days of summer and snow in the winter, in this guide, we have divided the route into three stages.
The trek along the ridge kicks off from Brunate and ends in Bellagio, though it can easily be traversed in the opposite direction without problems. The total distance is about 37 kilometers (23 miles), to roughly 8 to 10 hours of walking.
Moderate-level
Easy-level
Challenging-level
Sentiero del Viandante Trail
Strada Regia Trail
Lariano Triangle Ridge
Mushrooms of Rezzago
Val Perlana Loop Hike
Mount Bolettone Summit
Pigra to Mount Costone
Sasso di San Martino
Mount San Primo Summit
Mount Palanzone Summit
Mount Legnoncino Summit
Sasso di Musso Summit
Camaggiore Loop Hike
Moltrasio Loop Hike
Mount Nuvolone Summit
Veleso to Mount San Primo
Torno to Pietra Pendula
Gravedona to Gera Lario
The Rogolone Giant Oak
Spina Verde Park Trail
Vassena to Civenna
Piona Abbey Loop Trail
Cenghen Waterfall Loop
Limonta to Makallé Belvedere
Onno to Mount Megna
Mount Colmegnone Summit
Brienno to Mount Comana
Sorico to San Fedele Oratory
Zucco di Sileggio Loop
Malgrate to Mount Barro
Gajum to Corni di Canzo
Mount Grona Summit