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: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

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3.41 km

Italy–Switzerland Border Marker

Highlight • Monument

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

Highlight • Summit

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

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very beautifully situated alp with wonderful, huge beeches.

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11.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

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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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

8°C

22 %

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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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