Anello del Rile
Carnago, Castelseprio · about 30 min by car from Como
The walk
8.0 km loop between Carnago and Castelseprio, 121 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads. Along the way: Milanello and Rovate. After the walk: wine tasting at Vitivinicola Laghi d'Insubria (2.9 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Como: about 30 min (21 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Como, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.71796,8.84339
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Stresa, about 45 min by car · Milan, about 55 min by car
Along the way
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Vitivinicola Laghi d'Insubria
Albizzate · 2.9 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Carnago and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Piana in Carate Brianza, 30 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Vitivinicola Laghi d'Insubria, 2.9 km from the trail.
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