Anello del lago di Giacopiane
Borzonasca · about 55 min by car from Genoa
The walk
4.0 km loop near Borzonasca, 160 m of total ascent: about 1 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1003 and 1060 m above sea level. Along the way: Lago di Giacopiane. After the walk: lunch at La Brinca in Ne (11.8 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Genoa: about 55 min (38 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Genoa, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
44.46234,9.39466
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Lago di Giacopiane200 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Borzonasca and start the walk.
- 11:15Back at the start after about 1 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at La Brinca in Ne, 12 km by car.
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