Route between the Sacro Monte SS. Trinità, World Heritage of Humanity, and Pollino: inside broad-leaved woods, Special Nature Reserve, at times steep pass by the Sabbia Rossa Chapel and the Streghe little lake. Views on Lake Maggiore.
OSM map layer · LineString
45.97, 8.61 · rel 7821836
45.97, 8.61 · rel 7821836
R16 Sacro Monte SS.Trinità di Ghiffa - Pollino
2,8 km from Sacro Monte S.S.Trinità di Ghiffa (diramazione R30 - R30e) (m 375) to Pollino, piazza (Frazione di Premeno VB) (m 750) through alpine terrain and mountains.
Sacro Monte S.S.Trinità di Ghiffa (diramazione R30 - R30e) (m 375)
→
Pollino, piazza (Frazione di Premeno VB) (m 750)
linear
2,8km
Distance
+405m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
40
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× summit
Lavatoio di Pollino
Attraction ·
271 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Monte Cargiago
summit ·
252 m off route
2,8 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
R10 Sacro Monte S.S.Trinità di Ghiffa - Pollino - Piancavallo - Colle - Passo Folungo
R10
R16 Sacro Monte SS.Trinità di Ghiffa - Pollino
R16
R16a Diramazione R16 Sacro Monte di Ghiffa - Diramazione R16 Laghetto delle Streghe (Pollino)
R16A
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Intra - Cannobio
CLM
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 11 - Cannobio - Verbania lntra
GTLM
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
R16 Sacro Monte SS.Trinità di Ghiffa - Pollino is 2.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, R16 Sacro Monte SS.Trinità di Ghiffa - Pollino takes approximately 43 min to complete.
No, R16 Sacro Monte SS.Trinità di Ghiffa - Pollino is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Sacro Monte S.S.Trinità di Ghiffa (diramazione R30 - R30e) (m 375) to Pollino, piazza (Frazione di Premeno VB) (m 750). Plan ahead for return transport.
R16 Sacro Monte SS.Trinità di Ghiffa - Pollino starts at Sacro Monte S.S.Trinità di Ghiffa (diramazione R30 - R30e) (m 375).
R16 Sacro Monte SS.Trinità di Ghiffa - Pollino is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.