Ten easy kilometres on the old Via Regina
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Why go
The Greenway is the gentle way to see the Tremezzina shore. It links Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo and Cadenabbia on a path that sometimes skirts the lake and sometimes climbs onto the old Via Regina, past terraced plots and olive groves. The regional tourism board rates it easy, suitable for everyone and in every season, with metal plaques and signposts to follow.
It is also flexible. The route is divided into seven stages, and a bus and boat service means you can walk one stretch and ride back, or finish at a pier. Local guides give about three and a half hours for the whole route without long stops. Expect views of Isola Comacina, the churches of Ossuccio, lakefront villas and the Tremezzo shoreline.
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Highlights
The first stage follows the old Regina road along the hillside, past terraced plots and olive groves, and takes about 35 minutes to Sala Comacina. It starts at Colonno and sets the tone: quiet lanes, stone walls and the lake below.
This stage starts at the chapel of San Rocco and gives views of the lake and Isola Comacina. Ossuccio is where boats leave for the island. The next stretch, to Lenno, passes the churches of San Giacomo and the Madonna del Soccorso, the village of Isola and Villa Balbiano.
From Lenno the route passes through Campo di Lenno and along the lakefront villas. A side trip of about 1.1 km leads to Villa del Balbianello, whose access rules and season are set by FAI. Further on, a viewpoint at the church of Sant'Abbondio and the 18th-century Palazzo Brentano mark the approach to Tremezzo.
The last stages run mostly by the lake on a protected path beside the state road. An optional variant of about 350 m goes through Tremezzo's old streets. The route continues beyond the Cadenabbia pier, where you can catch a boat, including the car ferry across the lake.
Practical information
Colonno (start, Via Cappella) to Cadenabbia, Griante, via Tremezzina, 22010–22016 (CO)
See on mapFrom the official website:
The route is a public path and open at any time. The regional tourism board describes it as suitable in all seasons. Boats and buses that let you shorten the walk run to their own timetables, which change by season.
Free: it is a public walking route. The Isola Comacina and Villa del Balbianello have their own tickets and seasons.
Information correct as of November 2026. Hours and fees can change: check on the day before you go.
Getting there
By bus line C110 (Como–Colico) to Colonno, about an hour. Walking back by the Greenway, or returning by boat from a pier on the route, is the easy way to do the walk one way.
Train to Como San Giovanni or Como Nord Lago (Trenord), then the C110 bus. Alternatively, take the Milan–Sondrio line to Varenna and a boat across to Lenno, to start in the middle of the route. About 2 hours in all.
Navigazione Laghi runs slow boats, hydrofoils and the car ferry Bellagio–Varenna–Menaggio–Cadenabbia on the lake. Piers along the route include Cadenabbia and Tremezzo; check the timetable at navigazionelaghi.it for stops and seasons.
ASF line C110 (Como–Colico) serves Tremezzina and every village on the route, so you can shorten the walk by bus. Check current timetables at ASF Autolinee.
Parking is limited in the lakeside villages. Park in the village you finish in, or use bus and boat for the return.
Insider tips
Pick a start and an end, then use the C110 bus or a boat to return. The route is divided into seven stages, so you can do one or two on a short day.
The route is marked with metal plaques on the pavement and signposts. The path alternates between the lakeside and the old Via Regina on the hillside, so watch for the markers at junctions.
A local guide says Villa del Balbianello is open mid-March to mid-November and limits pedestrian access on certain days. Check the FAI website for 2026 dates and rules before planning the detour.
Weather on the lake can change quickly between seasons. Carry water, sun protection and a light layer, wear shoes with grip for the stretches of old paved path, and check boat and bus times before you set off.
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From the Lake Como City Guide, each with its own Holiplanet page. Straight-line distances.
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Questions
The Lombardy tourism board gives 10.5 km in seven stages, from Colonno to Griante. A local trail guide gives about 11 km and an end near Maiolica, past the Cadenabbia pier. Expect about three and a half hours for the full route.
Yes. The regional tourism board rates it easy and says it is suitable for everyone, in every season. It mixes lakeside paths with stretches of the old Via Regina, so expect some gentle gradients and steps in the villages.
It starts at Colonno and ends at Cadenabbia di Griante, on the Tremezzina shore. The route passes Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra and Tremezzo. The official description says it ends in Griante, and one guide extends it to Maiolica.
Take ASF bus C110 (Como–Colico) towards Colonno, or take a boat to a pier on the route. You can shorten the walk with the bus or the boat service. Check timetables with ASF Autolinee and Navigazione Laghi.
Yes. The second stage, from Sala Comacina to Ossuccio, starts at the chapel of San Rocco, with views of the lake and Isola Comacina. Ossuccio is where the boats to the island leave, so you can combine walk and visit.
