Astano village centre – Birch Forest Trail loop from Lema

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Astano village centre – Birch Forest Trail loop from Lema

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Astano village centre – Birch Forest Trail loop from Lema

06:43

17.2km

1,030m

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 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 km

Astano village centre

Highlight • Settlement

Astano is a small village that still has some well-preserved historic buildings, located at the foot of Mount Lema, in the Canton of Ticino.

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1.83 km

Viewpoint

2.43 km

View of Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you can enjoy a splendid panorama of the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, also known as the lean shore.

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3.77 km

View of Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.31 km

Birch Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great view and beautiful forest even in winter.

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5.70 km

View of Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.23 km

Picnic Table With Panoramic View of Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.5 km

Way of the Cross to the Sanctuary of Trezzo

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

14.7 km

Old Astano Customs House (Dogana Vecchia di Astano)

Highlight • Historical Site

Remnants of the former border crossing between Italy and Switzerland.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

4.02 km

3.53 km

2.78 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

6.20 km

4.31 km

3.61 km

1.43 km

935 m

551 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Astano village centre – Birch Forest Trail loop from Lema

Astano village centre

View of Lake Maggiore

View of Lake Maggiore

Birch Forest Trail

View of Lake Maggiore

Picnic Table With Panoramic View of Lake Maggiore

Way of the Cross to the Sanctuary of Trezzo

Old Astano Customs House (Dogana Vecchia di Astano)

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