Discover Lozio: Forest Trails, Church Art and Local History

Lozio can be explored through several specific themes. These include forest paths and a canal running through the municipality, a limestone cave, the remains of a castle, a historically developed parish church, a bridge with its own story behind its name, and a family-run bakery and pastry shop. If you would like to combine natural features, local history and everyday local culture, you will find a range of starting points for planning your trip here.

Forest Paths and a Canal through Lozio

The hiking trail map and the map of the localities include 26 marked hiking trails in the Lozio valley. The Trecciolino is a forest path that runs through the Lat area to the former Puit quarry. In addition, the canal was built at the end of the 1950s and crosses large parts of the municipality of Lozio, from Villa via Sommaprada to Laveno. As a result, the landscape-related themes vary considerably: they range from a single forest path and several marked trails to a canal whose route covers different localities. If you would like to structure your trip around the landscape, the route or connections to the localities, Lozio offers several specific starting points for doing so.

Al Cudinì and the Nobili Castle

Al Cudinì is a limestone cave in the Concarena at the foot of Contramagna. In the past, farmers used it as a place of shelter and overnight accommodation. The remains of the Nobili Castle provide a different historical focus. They stand on a steep ridge between the two valleys of Doss to the east and Re to the west. This creates an engaging contrast between a distinctive natural feature with a former agricultural use and the structural remains of a castle complex. Both themes present local history from their own particular perspectives.

Church History in Villa

In Villa, the parish church of Santi Pietro e Paolo originated as a small church that already existed in the 14th century. The most significant rebuilding of the parish church took place between 1602 and 1604. Its furnishings include frescoes by Antonio Guadagnini from the years 1884 to 1894. If you are interested in architecture and painting, this church offers several historical layers: its early foundation, the significant rebuilding at the beginning of the 17th century and the frescoes created later.

Put del Fer: A Bridge with Its Own History

The remains of the Put del Fer bridge are located in Località Segheria, beyond the locality of Villa. Until the 1960s, the bridge was also passable by small carts. Its horseshoe shape gave it the name Put del Fer. The site thus combines a specific location with a former function and a vivid explanation of the name. For your exploration of Lozio, this provides another way into the history of the municipality, distinct from the history of its churches and castle.

Baked Goods and Spongada di Lozio

The local character also includes a family-run bakery and pastry shop. It offers fresh bread every day, as well as pizza, focaccia, crostata and biscuits. Spongada di Lozio and rosemary grissini are also available. If you would like to discover regional food culture not only through major specialities but also through everyday baked goods, this offering is a distinct part of your trip planning. The selection ranges from bread and savoury products to sweet pastries, providing a culinary complement to the area's natural and historical themes.

Getting There and Planning Your Trip

Lozio can be reached via Provincial Road 92, which climbs from Malegno. If you are considering a hotel or other accommodation for a stay in Lozio, you can base your planning on the themes that matter most to you: the marked hiking trails and the Trecciolino, the cave and castle remains, the church in Villa, Put del Fer or the baked goods from the family-run bakery. In this way, choosing your accommodation becomes part of planning your trip. You can choose your focus between nature, local history and regional food culture, while the individual facts remain clearly distinguishable from one another.

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