Sant'Agata Balcony Trail from Lake Maggiore (via Route S02b)

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Sant'Agata Balcony Trail from Lake Maggiore (via Route S02b)

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Sant'Agata Balcony Trail from Lake Maggiore (via Route S02b)

01:50

5.35km

280m

Hiking

Climb from Lake Maggiore through ancient terraces to Sant'Agata's famous "balcony" viewpoint.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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360 m

Rocky Trail Near Lake Maggiore

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Beautiful but rocky path, which can be difficult in some places. Good footwear is strongly recommended!

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1.32 km

View of Lake Maggiore and Cannobio from Sant'Agata

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A little below the village there is a parking lot from where you can go into the village.

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1.44 km

Café With a View of Lake Maggiore

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Balcony over Lake Maggiore

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1.78 km

Fonte Occipa washhouse

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A washing place was built here in 1858. The inhabitants could fetch water here, wash themselves and their laundry.

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2.84 km

View of Lake Maggiore from Sant'Agata

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5.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

967 m

606 m

464 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

1.22 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

June 9, 2023,I Cannobio St. Agata Runde

This tour has very nice views, but the steep parts of the way are really not to be underestimated. These have extreme gradients and loose stones... I recommend climbing up on the Cannobio side, or just walking the lake side at the campsite for the way there and back, because the descent on the steep side is really daring... in …

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June 5, 2024,Cannobio am Lago Maggiore 🇮🇹

Yesterday we arrived at our next destination, in Cannobio on Lake Maggiore 🏖️🏞️.
After a breather, we went up to Sant' Agata today... On an old mule track🫏... Sturdy shoes 🥾 and good fitness required. The 💦💧 was pouring with rain, but once we got to the top, all the effort and exertion 🤪 was worth it. The view over …

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