DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsItalyLombardyVareseLeggiuno
Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsItalyLombardyVareseLeggiuno
Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
Highlight • Religious Site
Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
Hiking
4.9
(141)
Cycling
4.8
(64)
Road cycling
5.0
(11)
Cycling is not permitted at this location
Tips
Ivan Lucini
November 3, 2023
Hiking
Tradition says that the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso was founded in the 12th century by Alberto Besozzi, a merchant from the area who survived a storm while crossing the lake.
Alberto found shelter in a small cave on that stretch of the coast.
Alberto found shelter in a small cave on that stretch of the coast.
Translated by
•
•Paul
August 20, 2025
Hiking
Stairs to the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and San Catarina Navigation Lakes
Those who prefer not to walk can also reach Santa Caterina del Sasso using the state-of-the-art …
Those who prefer not to walk can also reach Santa Caterina del Sasso using the state-of-the-art …
Translated by•
•Paul
August 20, 2025
Hiking
Old wine press at the hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
The small monastery is located opposite the courtyard where a large wine press stands.
It is accessed through an archway supported by slender granite columns.
Text / Source: Lago-Maggiore.de
lago-maggiore.de/ausflugsziele/kloster-santa-caterina-del-sasso.html
The small monastery is located opposite the courtyard where a large wine press stands.
It is accessed through an archway supported by slender granite columns.
Text / Source: Lago-Maggiore.de
lago-maggiore.de/ausflugsziele/kloster-santa-caterina-del-sasso.html
Translated by•
•Sign up for a free komoot account to get 24 more insider tips and takes.
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
Details
Informations
Elevation 200 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Today
Monday 6 April
23°C
9°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December