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Italy
Lombardy
Varese
Luino

Alternative to the tunnel – Forcora Pass loop from Luino

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Italy
Lombardy
Varese
Luino

Alternative to the tunnel – Forcora Pass loop from Luino

Hard

5.0

(29)

327

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Alternative to the tunnel – Forcora Pass loop from Luino

03:09

39.9km

1,110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.33 km

Alternative to the tunnel

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Alternative recommended to avoid the dangerous tunnel

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4.53 km

View of Luino and Maccagno

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You get a very nice view of Luino and Maccagno if you use the tunnel bypass.

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4.67 km

Alternative to the tunnel

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Avoid the tunnels and galleries where you can - it's not really fun in there between the cars. Make sure you have good light on your bike during the day - otherwise it becomes dangerous.

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5.92 km

Maccagno is a small town of 2,000 inhabitants located on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, in the province of Varese. The history of Maccagno dates back to medieval times. …

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11.8 km

Lookout point with a magnificent view over the lake

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12.2 km

View of Lake Maggiore and Cannobio

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Fantastic view of Lake Maggiore. With park benches for recreation and a small chapel.

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19.8 km

Forcora Pass

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The distinctively scenic beauty of the Forcora Pass, not far from the Swiss border, attracted many sports fans and skiers in the thirties. Even today you can ski here in …

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38.9 km

Luino lakefront

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There is a sunny atmosphere in Luino - a city considered the most important center on the Lombard side of Lake Maggiore. In a wide plain at the outlet of …

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39.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

10.8 km

569 m

479 m

241 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

324 m

202 m

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Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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