Hard
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 852 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 50 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Best Mountain Hikes near Como
The directory currently contains 20 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Como. Their average mapped distance is 12.4 km and average recorded ascent is 738 m (2,421 ft); the longest route in the set is 33.0 km.
This subset represents 41% of the 49 quality-checked routes near Como. Its average distance is 12.4 km, compared with 9.5 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 738 m (2,421 ft), versus 555 m (1,821 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
These routes carry the mountain tag. Their measured distance and ascent are shown separately so the label is not used as a proxy for difficulty. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 11 (55%) are rated hard or expert, and 3 (15%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
12.3 km
Trans Swiss TrailCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
513 m
Sentiero Lago di Lugano6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
Trails
Hard
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 23.6 km / 14.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,203 m
- Typical duration
- 6 hr 58 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 18.0 km / 11.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,135 m
- Typical duration
- 5 hr 33 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 22.6 km / 14.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 827 m
- Typical duration
- 6 hr 10 min
- Lake
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 33.0 km / 20.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,580 m
- Typical duration
- 9 hr 46 min
- Lake
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 15.2 km / 9.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 513 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 56 min
- Lake
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,185 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 57 min
- Lake
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 11.3 km / 7.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 887 m
- Typical duration
- 3 hr 41 min
- Lake
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,140 m
- Typical duration
- 5 hr 10 min
- Lake
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Hard
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 16.1 km / 10.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,319 m
- Typical duration
- 5 hr 21 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 394 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 5 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 487 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 8 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 3.0 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 323 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 7 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 57 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 96 m
- Typical duration
- 20 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 164 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 11 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Moderate
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 95 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 4 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Expert
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 26.3 km / 16.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,662 m
- Typical duration
- 8 hr 19 min
- Mountain
Moderate
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 54 m
- Typical duration
- 31 min
- Mountain
Moderate
Ticino · Switzerland
- Distance
- 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 792 m
- Typical duration
- 2 hr 54 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trans Swiss TrailTicino | 12.3 km | 852 m | 3 hr 50 min | Hard | April to October |
| Trans Swiss TrailTicino | 23.6 km | 1,203 m | 6 hr 58 min | Hard | April to October |
| ViaGottardoTicino | 18.0 km | 1,135 m | 5 hr 33 min | Hard | April to October |
| Sentiero Lago di LuganoTicino | 22.6 km | 827 m | 6 hr 10 min | Hard | June to October |
| Sentiero Lago di LuganoTicino | 33.0 km | 1,580 m | 9 hr 46 min | Expert | June to October |
| Sentiero Lago di LuganoTicino | 15.2 km | 513 m | 3 hr 56 min | Hard | June to October |
| Sentiero Lago di LuganoTicino | 10.4 km | 1,185 m | 3 hr 57 min | Hard | June to October |
| Sentiero Lago di LuganoTicino | 11.3 km | 887 m | 3 hr 41 min | Hard | April to October |
| Sentiero Lago di LuganoTicino | 16.4 km | 1,140 m | 5 hr 10 min | Hard | June to October |
| 108 3V (Tappa 8 Via Verde Varesina)Ticino | 16.1 km | 1,319 m | 5 hr 21 min | Hard | June to October |
Trans Swiss Trail, ViaGottardo, Trans Swiss Trail currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
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