Mesenzana is a *comune* located in the Province of Varese, within Italy's Lombardy region. This area is characterized by its picturesque valleys, rolling hills, and mountains, nestled in the Margorabbia valley just a few kilometers from Lake Maggiore. The diverse terrain, featuring both relatively flat sections and more demanding ascents, makes Mesenzana suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. The winding Margorabbia river and lush greenery contribute to the natural landscape.
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4.6
(52)
167
hikers
10.4km
03:57
550m
570m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10
hikers
7.40km
03:25
670m
670m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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13
hikers
7.94km
02:34
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
5.66km
01:55
330m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
riders
24.4km
02:24
920m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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571
riders
40.9km
03:44
860m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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126
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35.8km
02:16
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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77
riders
27.7km
02:43
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
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17
riders
69.1km
04:29
2,130m
2,130m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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312
riders
47.3km
02:53
1,260m
1,260m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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148
riders
28.8km
01:56
860m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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78
riders
37.8km
01:57
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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18
riders
23.9km
01:53
590m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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57
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29.5km
02:06
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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55
riders
26.4km
02:12
850m
850m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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34
riders
19.9km
01:28
200m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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37
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

45
runners
13.4km
01:24
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

38
runners
7.66km
00:48
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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70
runners
9.98km
01:02
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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60
riders
68.1km
04:42
1,200m
1,200m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
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21.3km
01:30
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
31.4km
02:09
490m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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6
riders
31.5km
02:32
930m
920m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mesenzana offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 20 routes across these sports. These activities are suitable for various skill levels, exploring diverse landscapes.
Mesenzana features 14 hiking routes. These trails explore diverse landscapes and historical sites, such as the ancient Celtic village of Cavojasca. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Mesenzana guide.
Mesenzana provides various cycling routes, including options for Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Road cycling. There are 2 routes each for Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Road cycling. Guides like Cycling around Mesenzana and MTB Trails around Mesenzana offer further information.
Notable cycling routes include 'On the heights of Monte Scerrè – loop tour,' a 14.9-mile (23.9 km) route, and the 'Madonna dei Ciclisti Shrine – Brinzio Pond loop from Rancio Valcuvia,' which is 18.3 miles (29.5 km). A gentler option is the 'Valganna Cycle Path – Lake Ghirla Cycle Path loop,' approximately 12.3 miles (19.8 km). These routes offer varied terrain and scenic views.
Mesenzana trails feature diverse terrain, ranging from relatively flat sections to more demanding ascents. The landscape includes picturesque valleys, rolling hills, and mountains. The winding Margorabbia river and lush greenery characterize the area.
Mesenzana is characterized by its location in the Margorabbia valley, near Lake Maggiore. Highlight categories include historical sites, trails, lakes, viewpoints, and rivers. Hikers can discover historical sites like Cavojasca, an ancient Celtic village.
Routes in Mesenzana have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 6,000 reviews from over 47,000 visitors. The community feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction with the available routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Mesenzana. These include Hiking around Mesenzana, MTB Trails around Mesenzana, and Cycling around Mesenzana. Additional guides cover Road Cycling, Running, and Gravel biking.
The official website for the Municipality of Mesenzana is comune.mesenzana.va.it. This resource provides information regarding local services and general details about the area. It serves as a primary point of contact for official inquiries.
The general phone number for the Municipality of Mesenzana is +39 0332 575116 or +39 0332 577000. These numbers can be used for official inquiries or assistance related to the municipality. Further contact details may be available on their official website.
Mesenzana offers routes suitable for jogging. The Running Trails around Mesenzana guide provides specific information on these paths. These trails allow for exploring the region's natural environment at a running pace.
The 'Linea Cadorna: itinerario da Mesenzana a Cassano Valcuvia' is a hiking trail in Mesenzana. This route is part of a historical defense line. It offers an opportunity to combine outdoor activity with historical exploration.
The '100% Mojanchi Trail' is an event that highlights trails in the Valtravaglia and Valcuvia areas, which are near Mesenzana. This trail showcases the region's diverse paths. It is a notable event for outdoor enthusiasts in the area.

