View on Como lake – Alpe di Era loop from Lierna

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View on Como lake – Alpe di Era loop from Lierna

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View on Como lake – Alpe di Era loop from Lierna

03:12

20.2km

950m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Grigne

Grigna Meridionale

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.25 km

View on Como lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sentiero del Viandante offers extraordinary views of Lake Como and this is a perfect example. The view of the sparkling waters of the lake, of Olcio and of the peaks opposite is magnificent.

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5.66 km

Santa Preda Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

nice. Portrait of Mary on the way up to the monastery

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6.24 km

Santa Maria Sopra Olcio Church and View over Lake Como

Highlight • Religious Site

Santa Maria Sopra Olcio is a Romanesque church with a single nave. In the presbytery you can admire some sixteenth-century frescoes such as the Madonna with child and the saints …

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8.21 km

Alpe Era is an enchanting place close to the Grigne complex. The beauty of the landscape and the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere make this place ideal for those seeking peace and solitude (it could be more crowded on summer weekends).

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9.91 km

La Gardata

Highlight • Historical Site

A post located in a pine forest, played an important role during the war.

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11.8 km

Ferrera Cave

Highlight • Cave

The Ferrera or white water cave consists of a collapse room divided into two parts, approximately 190m long in total and up to 40m wide with gigantic boulders detached from the ceiling.

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14.8 km

Meria Stream Cave

Highlight • Cave

This oasis of peace is found after a steep descent: the river flows slowly and enters a cave dug by the water. Next to it there are small areas where …

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14.8 km

Natural bridge over the Torrente Valle Meria

Highlight • Natural Monument

A small descent from the hiking trail 15B down to the Torrente Valle Meria is definitely worth it! It is a fantastic little 'cave' that acts as a bridge. Perfectly.

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