Onno between cliffs, lake and hiking trails

Onno between cliffs, lake and trails

Onno combines local history, the lakeshore and trails leading into the surrounding landscape. The center of the district lies at the foot of the high Sasso di Onno rock face. For days by the water, Onno has an open-access beach with clear lakebed visible through the water. Those who want to combine nature, culture and activity during an Italian stay will find several clearly distinct points of interest here. The rock face, the town center and the lake provide different reference points for planning your trip.

Onnolulu Beach is located directly on the shore of Lake Como in the Onno district of Oliveto Lario (LC). The beach can be reached by land and across the lake; a private pier is available for arriving by boat. For planning purposes, this specific lakeside location can therefore be considered in terms of two different arrival options.

Local history in the center and farther south

The Chiesa di San Pietro Martire is located in the center of Onno. The historic parish can be traced from the 16th century to 1989. For visitors interested in culture, this period provides a clear way to explore Onno’s local history.

The former settlement of Onno was located farther south, near the still-existing Chiesetta di S. Anna. The local history therefore reveals two geographically distinct points of reference: the center with San Pietro Martire and the area farther south near the Chiesetta di S. This distribution gives the settlement’s history a tangible spatial dimension.

Hikes with views and a woodland character

Those who want to explore Onno on foot will find several different routes and viewpoints. On the Sentiero degli Olivi, Sentiero n. 1 leads from Onno to the village of La Madonnina. A hike from Onno to the Chiesetta del Ghisallo offers views of Onno, its beaches, the lake and the Grigne.

A hike from Onno offers views of the Grigne, Resegone and Lake Como. Sentiero n. 3 follows an old mule track through chestnut forests to Crezzo. The old route through chestnut forests therefore creates a different landscape experience from the lake and mountain views of the scenic hikes.

For planning your day, these therefore represent three different landscape experiences: a route with a specific destination, a hike with views of the village, lake and mountains, and a route through chestnut forest to Crezzo. You can therefore choose your tour based on the landscape experience you want. This is useful if you prefer to select your activity not as a general category, but according to its destination, views or woodland character.

Culture in the surrounding area

The Museo Moto Guzzi is located in the surrounding area of Onno. This extends the range of attractions beyond beaches, churches and hiking trails to include a specific museum nearby. If you consider accommodation in Onno as a base for different types of holiday days, you can weigh up the lakeshore, local history, nature trails and a museum in the surrounding area when choosing your location.

Further destinations: Vestreno, Ballabio, Olgiate Molgora, Premana, Montevecchia, Paderno, Oggiono, Calolziocorte

For the main travel overview: Lecco.