Monti di Caviano Viewpoint – Gerra Village and Lakeside loop from Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore

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Maccagno Con Pino E Veddasca

Monti di Caviano Viewpoint – Gerra Village and Lakeside loop from Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore

Hard

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Monti di Caviano Viewpoint – Gerra Village and Lakeside loop from Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore

05:35

14.6km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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133 m

Pebble beach on Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Beach

public small pebble beach

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1.88 km

Madonna Shrine With View of Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Religious Site

Walked straight out of the forest into the clearing with a wide view of the Ticino Alps.

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7.92 km

Gerra Village and Lakeside

Highlight • Settlement

Walk down to the public beach through the picturesque streets.

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13.2 km

Church of Saint Mary of the Nativity

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built on the site of an earlier chapel. In 1850 the choir was built according to plans by the architect Giovanni Nosetti from Lozzo, two years later the bell tower and the sacristy were built according to designs by Bernardo Mangezi from Tronzano. The nave was not added until 1864, according to a project by the architect Francesco Galli from Gerra, who also designed the façade.
The high altar, designed by Galli, is in neoclassical style.
The frescoes from 1908 were painted by Italo Cenni from Milan. In the choir there are two paintings from the 18th century: the Samaritan woman at the well and the Holy Family. The wooden sculpture from the 17th century represents Ecce Homo.

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