Onno on Lake Como: Lakeside, local history and hiking trails

Onno can be explored through three specific themes: the lakeside, local history and hiking destinations. If you are looking for a hotel in Onno, this overview can help you consider the destination in light of your own plans. Depending on whether you prefer time by the water, historic sites or trails through the landscape, you will encounter different sides of the hamlet.

Lakeside and landscape

The center of the hamlet of Onno lies at the foot of the high rock face of Sasso di Onno. The village also has a free beach with a clear lakebed. This gives you two distinct landscapes to consider: the rock face by the center and the lakeside with its free beach.

OnnoLulu Beach is located directly on the shore of Lake Como, in the hamlet of Onno in Oliveto Lario (LC). You can reach it by land or across the lake; a private pier is available for arrivals by boat. Arrangements at the pier may change seasonally, so check before your visit.

Church and local history

The Chiesa di San Pietro Martire is located in the center of Onno. The history of the parish of San Pietro Martire in Onno spans from the 16th century to 1989. The former settlement of Onno was farther south, near the still-standing Chiesetta di S. Anna.

Hiking destinations and views

A hiking trail from Onno leads to the Chiesetta del Ghisallo. Along the way, there are views of Onno, its beaches, the lake and the Grigne; visibility depends on conditions. The destination is a chapel, while the views also take in Onno and the surrounding landscape. Onno also offers views of the Resegone, another vantage point alongside the Grigne; visibility depends on conditions.

The Sentiero degli Olivi runs as Sentiero n. 1 from Onno to the village of La Madonnina. Sentiero n. 3 follows an old mule track through chestnut woods to Crezzo. A “mulattiera” is an old mule track; here, both the destination and the character of the trail are clearly described. Route n. 1 provides clear directions on the starting point and destination, while the description of the trail to Crezzo emphasizes the old route and chestnut woods.

You can therefore use different points of reference to make your choice: a panorama, a specifically named destination or trail features such as an old mule track and chestnut woods. These differences can help you compare the hikes without one trail description replacing another.

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