Milan Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

1. 1

   Monte Bisbino Panoramic Trail (Lake Como)

   12km round trip4-5 hours1,325m summit; 800m elevation gain

2. 2

   Greenway del Lago di Como (Lenno to Cadenabbia)

   10km one way3-4 hours one wayMostly flat; 80m elevation gain

3. 3

   Sacro Monte di Varese Pilgrimage Path

   2km one way (14 chapels path); 6km full loop to summit1.5 hours (chapels path); 3 hours (full loop to summit 1,226m)450m (chapels) to 1,226m (summit Campo dei Fiori)

4. 4

   Parco del Monte Barro (Lecco Lakes)

   8km loop3-4 hours900m summit; 450m elevation gain

5. 5

   Parco Naturale della Valle del Ticino

   Various routes 5-20km2-8 hours depending on routeFlat riverside; minimal elevation

6. 6

   Monte Resegone Trail (Prealps, Lecco)

   14km round trip5-7 hours1,875m summit; 1,100m elevation gain

7. 7

   Parco delle Groane Cycle & Walking Trail

   Various routes 5-15km1.5-4 hoursFlat; 30m maximum elevation

8. 8

   Sentiero del Viandante (Lake Como North Shore)

   45km (full trail); take 1-2 sections = 8-15kmFull trail 3 days; single section 3-5 hours200-700m; moderate ascents between villages

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

When to hike

Seasonal conditions in Milan.

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Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.