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The Chestnut Route, Stresa

3.3
#4 of 6 in Nature in Lake Maggiore
Forest · Hidden Gem · Hiking Trail
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  • By Brian8008
    Steep start and finish, shaded from the sun walking through the chestnut forest. Tree across the path at around half way, but passable. Walk either way and come back by boat.  more »
  • By nielk2019
    This is a beautiful, very scenic walk through woodland near Stresa. It's a lovely walk, six miles in total end to end. We did it on a hot day, so the tree cover was very welcome. The walk is quite.....  more »
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