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View of Lake Maggiore – Birch Forest Trail loop from Novaggio

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View of Lake Maggiore – Birch Forest Trail loop from Novaggio

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View of Lake Maggiore – Birch Forest Trail loop from Novaggio

04:32

11.9km

690m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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3.41 km

Italy–Switzerland Border Marker

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Border stump between Italy and Switzerland

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3.68 km

Picnic Table With Panoramic View of Lake Maggiore

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6.52 km

Monte Moncucco

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Beautiful panoramic peak.
The effort to get here is rewarded by the immense beauty that lies before your eyes.

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7.93 km

Birch Forest Trail

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Great view and beautiful forest even in winter.

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9.88 km

Cima Pianca Alpine Pasture

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Very beautifully situated alp with wonderful, huge beeches.

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11.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.32 km

3.13 km

867 m

542 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

542 m

221 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

July 30, 2021,Monte Lema

By train to Monte Lema - unfortunately the view was a bit cloudy ☹️ but still a great walk over the ridge of monte Lemas - Lake Lugano on the left, Lake Maggiore on the right - beautiful 🤩 past several Alps, through birch forests back to the valley station. The tour is in the legs 🦵 from running down …

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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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View of Lake Maggiore – Birch Forest Trail loop from Novaggio

Italy–Switzerland Border Marker

Alpe Fontana

Picnic Table With Panoramic View of Lake Maggiore

Monte Moncucco