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View of Varenna – Varenna – historic center loop from Bellano

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Italy
Lombardy
Lecco
Perledo

View of Varenna – Varenna – historic center loop from Bellano

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4.8

(153)

688

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View of Varenna – Varenna – historic center loop from Bellano

04:27

13.7km

590m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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2.50 km

Bellano Gorge

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A beautiful gorge behind the town of Bellano. Walking between the steep walls and the impetuous flow of the stream is an experience absolutely to do, if you follow the Path of the Wayfarer. Admission is subject to a fee.

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2.94 km

View of Bellano

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3

6.07 km

View of Varenna

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From Via della Cava Alta the view of Varenna, one of the most charming villages on Lake Como, is spectacular, with its colorful houses overlooking the blue waters of the lake.

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7.26 km

The Esino Stream crosses this beautiful gorge and passes under an enchanting stone humpback bridge. A very suggestive place.

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8.17 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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8.65 km

Riva Grande Bay, Varenna

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

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8.99 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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10.2 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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13.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.93 km

1.79 km

1.74 km

1.28 km

679 m

309 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

3.70 km

1.97 km

1.85 km

605 m

604 m

309 m

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Comments

November 11, 2023,Varenna, Sorgente del torrente Latte, Orrido di Bellano
Return by train from Bellano to Varenna, where I left the car in the convenient but very expensive car park at the station.

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Beautiful hike on old mule tracks through olive groves and along blooming gardens - always with a great view of Lake Como. Our destination Castello Vezio is located on a mountain high above the lake and offers a fantastic view from the keep - over to Menaggio, Bellagio and Varenna. Go down to Varenna and take the train back to …

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The "Sentiero del Viandante", the "Walker's Path", runs along the entire east coast of Lake Como. In the past, this was often traveled with mules, so it is a so-called "mullatiera". Today we simply enjoy the great, not always easy, path through the mountains and the magnificent view. Highly recommended in hot weather, by the way, because the path is …

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Beautiful view all the time. The castle is very small but still a highlight. Varenna itself is very crowded. If you want to sit down and relax somewhere after the hike, I recommend walking the hike the other way around. Start in Varenna, walk to Bellano.

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