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Monte Lema – Birch Forest Trail loop from Miglieglia

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Monte Lema – Birch Forest Trail loop from Miglieglia

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4.7

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Monte Lema – Birch Forest Trail loop from Miglieglia

05:38

13.0km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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189 m

Miglieglia village

Highlight • Settlement

Miglieglia is a truly pristine village with very narrow, cobbled streets, lying at the foot of Monte Lema. The origins of the place go back to Roman times.

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3.45 km

View of Monte Lema

Highlight • Summit

A nice pathway that follow the cable car (Miglieglia - Monte Lema), and on top a very panoramic point.

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4.87 km

Italy–Switzerland Border Marker

Highlight • Monument

Have you ever spat from Italy to Switzerland? 😂

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5.05 km

Monte Lema

Highlight • Summit

A mountain of surprising beauty located on the border between Italy and Switzerland.

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5.53 km

Monte Lema Panoramic Swing

Highlight • Structure

Panoramic swing, built with remains of the old chairlift.

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7.12 km

Birch Forest Trail

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Great view and beautiful forest even in winter.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

2.73 km

2.55 km

906 m

750 m

466 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

1.39 km

711 m

119 m

105 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

31°C

18°C

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Comments

June 17, 2025,Wanderung nach Ristorante-Ostello Vetta Monte Lema

A hike in the surrounding area. Accessed by tram and bus. With 28 degrees Celsius in the valley, the temperature on the mountain was bearable. Even after leaving the shady forest behind us, the final climb in the blazing sun was bearable. The reward was a photo at the summit and a sausage/ham/cheese platter in the mountain restaurant. We then …

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July 26, 2025,Monte Lema wandern

A beautiful hike in a mystical atmosphere from Monte Lema to Miegliega. Great views through the beautiful landscape, birch forests, etc. It's nice to have both lakes visible most of the way!

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Monte Lema – Birch Forest Trail loop from Miglieglia

Miglieglia village

View of Monte Lema

View over Lake Maggiore

Italy–Switzerland Border Marker

Monte Lema

Monte Lema Panoramic Swing

View of Lake Maggiore

Birch Forest Trail

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