Historic partisan trail from Porlezza to Passo Stretto

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Historic partisan trail from Porlezza to Passo Stretto

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Historic partisan trail from Porlezza to Passo Stretto

04:17

8.03km

890m

Hiking

Historic partisan trail from Lake Lugano through forests to wartime resistance huts with dual lake views.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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371 m

Forest Path

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Extremely large amount of thorn bushes across the path. Partly impassable. We had to turn around and take another path

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3.94 km

Alpe di Cima

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Ruined alpine pasture, crossroads of paths.
Two tables with benches are installed. Spring slightly higher up.

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5.10 km

View of Lago di Pano

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The climb offers very beautiful views, including across to Lago di Piano.

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5.46 km

Pradei Partisan Hut and Historical Site

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Stopping point of itinerary no. 16 of the historical itinerary "The partisan routes between the two lakes".
It was the scene of a roundup at the end of 1944

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6.64 km

View of Lake Lugano

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The climb is steep and very sweaty in the sun - so the many places with wonderful views are welcome opportunities to stop and enjoy.

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7.25 km

View of Lake Lugano

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7.43 km

View of Lago di Piano

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View of the small lago di piano

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7.65 km

Oratory of St. Rocco on the Rupe di Palo

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Small oratories set in the rock clearly visible from Porlezza. It is easily reachable from the historic center of the village by taking the mule track up to the Palo …

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8.03 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

2.50 km

661 m

145 m

Surfaces

4.08 km