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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Giacomo "Jack" Petruccelli

October 1, 2023

Cycling

One of the evocative stretches of the old railway route which from 1884 to 1939 connected Menaggio with Porlezza (on Lake Lugano).

The route develops in Val Menaggio, mostly on asphalted surfaces, and touches the “Lago di Piano” nature reserve.

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Andrea De Felici

October 3, 2020

Cycling

Beautiful shaded cycle path that leads from Porlezza to Lake Como. Suitable for touring, gravel and MTB bikes. Very beautiful shaded cycle path that links Porlezza to Como lake. Suitable by tourism bike, gravel bike and MTB.

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Elevation 370 m

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