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STRADA "VECCHIA REGINA" DA MENAGGIO A REZZONICO

The Antica Strada Regina, which leads along the west coast of Lake Como at an average height of 300 m is of very old origins. It follows some stretches of today's main road but runs mostly parallel to it. It was in use till the end of the 18th century when today's road on the lake (also called Regina) was built. This stretch starts at Nobiallo and leads along the slopes of "Sasso Rancio" to Rezzonico with splendid views of the lake.

- starting point: Menaggio 200m
- time: 2.30 hrs.(one way)
- ascent: 150 m
- trail signs: wooden signs with "il sentiero del giubileo 2000"

Route
From Piazza Garibaldi follow the lake promenade "Lungo Lago Castelli" and pass by the Lido Giardino. Once you meet the main road follow it in the direction of Colico (north). Just before the entrance of the tunnel you pick up the road on the right side of it which is only for pedestrians. It passes the rock-climbing gym and at then leads on to the main road again which you follow for about 150 m, paying attention to the traffic. You are now at the village Nobiallo. At the point where you find the indication for "carabinieri" on the left, you leave the main road and pick up the street leading to the carabinieri station and the church of S.Bartolomeo and Nicolao with its leaning bell-tower of the 13th century. Having left the village of Nobiallo behind, you arrive at the"Santuario della Madonna della Pace". From here the "Vecchia Strada Regina" starts to climb up the slopes of "Sasso Rancio". You see the "Villa La Gaeta" built in the twenties and you pass a new residence where you cross a private road and continue straight on. The track eventually leads down to a road, which you follow left. You then reach the main road in between two tunnels. Paying attention to the traffic, follow it to the entrance of the next tunnel where you pick up the road on the right of the entrance. After 30 m there is a track on the left which leads to Acquaseria. In the village Molvedo the old road is interrupted by the park of a villa. You again follow the main road for about 50 m and then take the stairs at the end of the villas fencing. Continuing on the "Antica Strada" you arrive at Rezzonico and go down to its beautiful picturesque harbor. Having passed under the portico the alley leads up to the castle of Rezzonico with a tower from the 14 century. >From here you go to the main road where you find the bus stop.