Hotels near Greenway del Lago di Como

The Greenway del Lago di Como is a 10-kilometre walking route along the western shore that links the small villages of Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, and Tremezzo, ending near Cadenabbia. The path follows portions of the ancient Roman Via Regina trade road and stays mostly flat, with low cobbled lanes, lakeshore stretches, and short climbs between villages. Most walkers cover it in 4 to 5 hours including stops, and either direction works equally well.

The route passes within reach of three major attractions, which makes it a practical way to chain a day's sightseeing on foot rather than juggling buses. Sacro Monte di Ossuccio (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003, with 15 Baroque chapels built between 1635 and 1710) sits above Ossuccio; the access path to Villa del Balbianello branches off at Lenno; and the route ends near the Villa Carlotta ferry stop, making the boat back to Como or Bellagio simple to time. Public ferries stop at almost every village along the way, so you can shorten the walk or skip stretches as needed.

Pro Tip: Start at Colonno (reach it by the early-morning ferry from Como or the C10 bus along the SS340) and walk north - the climbs are gentler in that direction and you finish near Villa Carlotta with time for the gardens before the last afternoon ferry.