For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Varese. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Varese

Hiking Route
· Ticino
Linea Cadorna: Militär«kunst» an der Südgrenze
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Difficulty
moderate
12.6 km
4:30 h
589 m
589 m
Diese Rundwanderung durch gigantische, teils restaurierte Wehranlagen aus dem 1. Weltkrieg entlang der italienisch-schweizerischen Grenze erweckt einfach nur Staunen.

Hiking Route
· Lago Maggiore
To the Rocca di Caldé
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Difficulty
moderate
4.3 km
1:30 h
147 m
147 m
This circular hike takes us to the panoramic rocky cape of the Rocca di Caldé, to old lime kilns and to romantic bathing spots.

Hiking Route
· Lago Maggiore
From Sasso del Ferro to Laveno
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Difficulty
easy
5.3 km
1:45 h
124 m
850 m
An original bucket lift takes us up to the mountain station and after a short climb, a magnificent panorama awaits us on the summit meadow of the 1062 m high Sasso del Ferro.

Hiking Route
· Lago Maggiore
From Brinzio to Monte Martica
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Difficulty
moderate
10.7 km
4:15 h
511 m
511 m
We hike through the picturesque hilly landscape of the Varesotto - panoramic heights, pretty villages and the Lago di Brinzio nature reserve line the route.

Hiking Route
· Lago Maggiore
From Ranco to the Church of San Quirico
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Difficulty
easy
5.3 km
2:00 h
242 m
242 m
From the small town of Ranco on the southern shore of Lake Maggiore, we climb Monte San Quirico, a wooded hill with a church and a beautiful view.

Hiking Route
· Lago Maggiore
To the Forte di Orino
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Difficulty
moderate
11.8 km
4:45 h
740 m
740 m
From Orino, through shady woods, we climb up to the ridge of Monte Campo dei Fiori, where a magnificent panoramic view awaits us at the former artillery position of the Forte di Orino.

Hiking Route
· Lago Maggiore
From Lozzo to Indemini
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Difficulty
difficult
12.5 km
5:30 h
886 m
886 m
The highlights of this circular hike in the wild basin of the Valle Veddasca are the original mountain villages of Piero, Monteviasco and Indemini, where time seems to have stood still.

Hiking Route
· Lago Maggiore
To the Cittiglio waterfall
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Difficulty
easy
2.1 km
1:00 h
71 m
71 m
Above Cittiglio, a waterfall with an idyllic bathing pool hides in the shady gorge of Torrente San Giulio - an ideal hiking destination for hot summer days.

Hiking Route
· Italy
Via Francisca del Lucomagno: Castiglione olona - Busto Arsizio
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Difficulty
moderate
21.7 km
4:43 h
47 m
99 m
Quarta tappa del cammino. Partenza dal centro storico di Castiglione Olona e arrivo nel centro di Busto Arsizio.
Gli ultimi km presentano una variante per raggiungere il centro Stoà per chi desiderasse dormire.

Hiking Route
· Lago Maggiore
From Maccagno to Monte Borgna
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Difficulty
difficult
17.7 km
6:30 h
1,020 m
1,020 m
A clear mountain reservoir, old villages, a historic mulattiera and a peak with a magnificent lake view are the destinations of this mountain tour.
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Monte Grumello - Linea Cadorna by Jan
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May 29, 2023
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Vette del Parco Regionale Campo dei Fiori - Sentiero 7 by Padreterno
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Photo: Padreterno Maestro, Community
Photo: Padreterno Maestro, Community
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May 21, 2023
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Punta paradiso - Alpe croce by Emily
May 06, 2023
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When did you do this route? May 06, 2023
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