Former Railway – Lake Piano loop from Barna

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Former Railway – Lake Piano loop from Barna

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Former Railway – Lake Piano loop from Barna

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14.5km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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2.09 km

Menaggio–Porlezza Cycle Path Tunnel

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This itinerary follows the route of the old railway which from 1884 to 1939 connected Menaggio with Porlezza on Lake Lugano. The route develops in Val Menaggio, mostly on asphalted …

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2.44 km

Old Menaggio-Porlezza Railway Tunnel

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Illuminated and well-paved tunnel, along the old Menaggio-Porlezza railway, now a cycle/pedestrian path

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4.06 km

Section of the Menaggio - Porlezza cycle path

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Beautiful part of the cycle path between Menaggio and Porlezza, away from the Provincial Road. In the shade and surrounded by greenery!

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6.39 km

Former Railway

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8.13 km

Lake Piano

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The small lake “Lago di Piano” is located in Val Menaggio in a nature reserve and offers an interesting opportunity to observe various water birds. The path begins in the …

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8.51 km

Former railway line Menaggio-Porlezza

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Was afraid of the steep access to the pass till I found out that you are actually biking on an old railway track. Smooth inclinations, tunnels, forests, bridges all separated …

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