Dascio on Lago di Novate Mezzola: Hiking between the Mera and San Fedelino

Dascio is a secluded fishing village on Lago di Novate Mezzola. Its character combines its lakeside setting with trails leading through the landscape and to destinations of cultural and historical interest. If you would like to combine nature, hiking, and Romanesque architectural history, Dascio offers several specific ways to do so.

Culture between San Biagio and San Fedelino

The Chiesa di San Biagio in Dascio was rebuilt between 1900 and 1908. The Tempietto di San Fedelino is considered one of the most important Romanesque monuments in the Alto Lario. The two buildings represent different periods and give a stay in Dascio a cultural and historical dimension in addition to its scenic setting.

Hiking through the Dascio landscape

Several trails bring these themes together without Dascio losing its connection to the landscape. The Dascio–San Fedelino hiking route begins at the Chiesa di S. Biagio in Dascio and ends at the Tempietto di S. Fedelino. The route “From Casenda/Dascio to discover the Tempietto di San Fedelino” is considered easy and accessible to everyone. The Via Francisca descends via the Sasso di Dascio to Dascio, where it joins the ancient Via Regina.

The Sasso di Dascio is a rocky promontory with panoramic views over the Pian di Spagna. Another scenic connection is the path from Ponte del Passo, which follows the Mera River to the settlement of Dascio. The Mera connects Lago di Mezzola with Lake Como. As a result, rock, lake, river, and historic trails come together in one place.

On foot, by bike, or by boat with a reservation

There are various options when choosing how to get around. The Antica Via Regina is classified as a moderately difficult tourist hiking trail. It can be completed on foot and, in some sections, by bike. The Via Francisca can likewise be completed on foot and, in some sections, by bike. The San Fedelino–Dascio section can also be completed by boat with advance reservation. Another visitor route, the “L1 – Sorico – Albonico – Dascio” route, is connected to Dascio.

Choose accommodation to suit your interests

If you are looking for a hotel in Dascio, you can choose your accommodation based on how you would like to spend your days. The combination of fishing village, lakeshore, riverside path, panoramic viewpoint, and historic destinations offers various options for an individual trip. You can focus on Romanesque architectural history, explore the trails on foot, or include sections that can be covered partly by bike or, with advance reservation, by boat. This allows Dascio to remain a manageable destination with several clearly distinct ways to combine landscape and culture.

More places to include in your travel plans

Stazzona, San Nazzaro Val Cavargna, Corrido, Mozzate, Civenna, Magreglio, Carimate, Lomazzo

For the overarching travel overview: Como.