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Vezio Castle – Riva Grande Bay, Varenna loop from Varenna

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Vezio Castle – Riva Grande Bay, Varenna loop from Varenna

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Vezio Castle – Riva Grande Bay, Varenna loop from Varenna

01:34

4.80km

200m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Vezio Castle

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The bunker used during World War I in 1915-1918 served to defend against attacks from Mennagio on the opposite bank of the lake.

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1.90 km

Vezio

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This village rises above Varenna and is truly enchanting. Walking along its narrow alleys, you are immersed in a medieval atmosphere. There is also a castle, the visit is subject to charges.

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2.25 km

View of Lake Como and Olive Groves

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From Varenna you can climb up to Vezio. This path is quite steep in places, which is why climbing here would make more sense than going down this path to …

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2.97 km

Villa Monastero

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Villa Monastero is located in Varenna, province of Lecco, on the shores of Lake Como. The villa is located south of the village, halfway between Varenna and Fiumelatte, and includes …

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3.28 km

Riva Grande Bay, Varenna

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A great little bay in Varenna. Here it can be sustained.

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3.33 km

Marble Workers' Quay, Varenna

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Promenade by the sea

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3.76 km

Varenna – historic center

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Varenna is a true pearl on Lake Como, well connected both by trains and by boat from Lake Como to Lecco and Bellagio. The historic center can be visited comfortably …

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4.60 km

Lovers' Walk, Varenna

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With its colorful houses, stone walls and glimpses of the lake, Varenna can be considered the pearl of Lake Como, a village that fascinates tourists from all over the world. …

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4.80 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.39 km

1.03 km

890 m

762 m

716 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

1.18 km

624 m

467 m

385 m

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Highest point (350 m)

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Comments

September 30, 2025,Comer See (2): Varenna

After visiting Bellagio, we continued on to Varenna, also located directly on Lake Como. It's a lively town with magnificent old buildings and a beautiful old town with narrow streets and a lovely lakeside path. We then climbed up to the castle, but we didn't have enough time to visit it. The descent was somewhat arduous on the steep, rocky …

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March 7, 2024,Il Castello di Vezio e la Passeggiata degli Innamorati a Varenna

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October 5, 2023,Varenna Bummel mit Castello di Vezio

The last major tour took us to Varenna, a “must see” on Lake Como, according to the relevant travel guides.
And yes, absolutely worth seeing. The small stairs that wind up through the alleys, the waterfront promenade or simply the various colorful old buildings on the bank.
The last part then up the hill to Vezio, but unfortunately the castle …

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September 30, 2025,ITA Seen Tag 4.2: Varenna am Comer See

The next stop was in Varenna on Lake Como. After a walk through the old town and along the beautiful shore, we went up to the castle. And the path was a real challenge for my injured knee, as I had neither a bandage nor walking sticks with me. But no matter. We somehow managed to climb it and looked …

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Vezio Castle – Riva Grande Bay, Varenna loop from Varenna

Vezio Castle

Vezio

View of Lake Como and Olive Groves

Villa Monastero

Riva Grande Bay, Varenna

Marble Workers' Quay, Varenna

Varenna – historic center

Lovers' Walk, Varenna

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