Colico is a region situated at the northern tip of Lake Como in Italy, where the mountains meet the lake. This geographical position, combined with the Adda River flowing into Lake Como, creates a diverse landscape suitable for various outdoor activities. The area features a mix of lakeside paths, riverine trails, and mountain routes, providing varied terrain for exploration.
Colico offers a wide range of outdoor activities, with more than 200 routes available across several…
121
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4.4
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Average rating
17317
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4.7
(152)
1,042
riders
69.8km
04:31
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(99)
637
riders
83.0km
05:41
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.7
(178)
1,138
riders
66.7km
04:14
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(232)
1,252
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(77)
275
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(69)
286
hikers
14.5km
04:45
500m
510m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(74)
278
hikers
7.01km
01:52
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(59)
205
hikers
8.18km
02:16
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(18)
527
riders
85.0km
05:10
2,200m
2,200m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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388
riders
55.5km
03:49
1,870m
1,870m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(25)
537
riders
39.8km
01:35
90m
90m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
(36)
713
riders
63.7km
02:52
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.8
(5)
18
riders
17.2km
01:10
60m
60m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(45)
207
riders
40.9km
04:34
1,650m
1,650m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(32)
117
riders
42.3km
03:06
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(19)
122
riders
20.1km
02:28
960m
960m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.0
(1)
23
runners
11.6km
02:49
1,240m
1,240m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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168
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
130
runners
15.3km
01:39
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
(2)
138
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
hikers
15.6km
05:13
650m
650m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5
hikers
10.6km
03:39
460m
460m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

8
hikers
6.84km
02:23
150m
150m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
4
hikers
10.3km
04:51
870m
870m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.6
(21)
146
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(7)
49
riders
24.2km
01:42
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

41
riders
51.3km
04:10
1,610m
1,610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
29
riders
47.4km
02:27
140m
140m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Colico offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The region features 294 routes with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 29,000 visitors.
Colico provides 146 hiking routes, ranging from historic paths to challenging mountain trails. The Sentiero del Viandante is a notable historic trail, and routes on Monte Legnoncino offer panoramic views. The Pian di Spagna and Lake Mezzola Nature Reserve also features walking trails.
Colico offers diverse cycling options, including 41 touring cycling routes and 17 road cycling routes. The Sentiero Valtellina is a scenic, mostly flat path along the Adda River, suitable for touring. Road cyclists can explore the 100-mile (160 km) Lago di Como bike tour.
Colico is a destination for mountain biking, with 32 dedicated MTB routes and 7 easy MTB routes. Trails range from shaded forest paths to challenging ascents on mountains like Monte Legnone and Legnoncino. Routes to Torre di Fontanedo offer historical interest and views. Find more information in the MTB Trails around Colico guide.
Yes, Colico offers family-friendly options. The Sentiero del Viandante is suitable for all levels, including families. The Pian di Spagna and Lake Mezzola Nature Reserve provides walking trails amidst diverse wildlife. The Sentiero Valtellina cycling path is also ideal for families due to its mostly flat terrain.
Colico is situated at the northern tip of Lake Como, at the foot of Mount Legnone. The Adda River flows into Lake Como here, creating the Pian di Spagna and Lake Mezzola Nature Reserve. This wetland area is important for migratory birds and native fish.
Colico features historical elements such as the 14th-century Torre di Fontanedo. The region also contains fortifications from the Great War's Northern Frontier. These sites can be explored via hiking and biking trails.
Komoot offers several guides for Colico, including Hiking around Colico, Cycling around Colico, Road Cycling Routes around Colico, and MTB Trails around Colico. Other guides cover Running, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking.
Official tourism information for Colico is available through Visit Colico and myLakeComo.co. The Colico Infopoint is located at Via Pontile, 7, 23823 Colico (CO), Italy. The phone number is 0341 930930.
Colico offers routes suitable for beginners across various sports. The Sentiero del Viandante is accessible for all hiking levels, and the Sentiero Valtellina is a mostly flat cycling path ideal for less experienced cyclists. There are also 7 easy mountain biking routes.
Colico features a total of 294 routes on komoot. These routes cover various sports, including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and mountaineering.

