Lovely to get away from the main road. Some parts a very steep and the markers disappear in certain sections. Which can disconcerting. I heard a cuckoo up there! Part of the greenway by lake is beautiful.
This was our first "hike" in a walking tour I recently took. Although weather didn't entirely cooperate, the walk was very good, through forests and fields, and the views of Lake Como are terrific.
Be sure to start the Greenway from Colono or Lenno and walk towards Griante. We did it the other way round and found when we came off the Greenway there was nowhere to get a meal or a cup of coffee. Got tickets for the bus back. The Greenway is stunning, the views over the lake are breathtaking, though finding some of the discs in the ground was a bit difficult at times. In places you are walking on the Roman road! it is quite some experience.
This is a very nice hike, not difficult at all. Breathtaking views and well paved paths . We hike the trail within 4 hours on a beautiful sunday. We enjoyed the small villages the signes are easy to find and we hope they will continue this path along the lake. Bring enough water, there are not many places to buy water. Parking along the road for free.
Get the maps from the tourist information office in Menaggio and you can walk all or any of the sections from Menaggio to Lenno. Some parts are by the lake, others in the hills and very little on main roads
This walk will take you along the lakeshore sometimes and then through neighborhoods away from tourists. You'll have gorgeous views and the opportunity to mix with locals, see old churches, and stop for lunch and/ or gelato along the way. It's a great way to spend the better part of a day, so don't rush but linger and enjoy!We stayed in Varenna so take a mid-lake ferry across the lake. The tourist information center had a handy little guide for the greenway.
We enjoyed walking the first day on the Greenway from Griante to Lenno and back. Beautiful views of the lake. Plenty of parks to spend time in, beautiful churches, local homes and livestock (especially enjoyed the cows with bells on them and the chickens). I would call this a stroll that requires medium effort, not a strenuous hike, but there are hills to climb. The trail is well marked and there are maps along the way. We found a grocery store near Lenno and bought great picnic food. The next day we took a boat from Griante to Lenno and walked on the Greenway to Colonna, which was not a great place. That end of the trail needs improvement - better signs.
I both ran and walked part of the greenway. It was fascinating and really takes you off the beaten track. In places you have to work out which way to go but the discs in the pavement are the clue to ensuring you are on the right track. A brilliant idea!
My girlfriend found this trail in a travel blog and it was absolutely incredible. Both of us really enjoyed it and the weather was fantastic when we did it. It is hard to follow at times so be sure to download instructions before you go. We made it half way, stopped to have early dinner and took the bus back to where we left our car. Be sure to buy bus tickets at a store because buses don't accept cash.
great 10.3 k walk along thelake, well signed and a few inland bits. look for silver bits on pavement to help. the views are outstanding