Lombardy · Hiking

Scala Santa

1.6 mi
one way
2,480 ft
climb
3,652 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Scala Santa is a 1.6-mile point-to-point route in Lombardy, Italy. It runs between about 2,150 ft and 3,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,480 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is pavement. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Brienno, about 0.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Comana, Monte di Binate and Monte San Bernardo settentrionale. Cascata sul Caraello and Orrido di Nesso are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping ai Colli Fioriti and Camping Alpe Fuin are within about 6 miles. There are 25 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Scala Santa for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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