Tracciolino, Lago di Orsieres
Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem

Tracciolino, Lago di Orsieres

Liguria

The Tracciolino above Tiglieto in the Ligurian Apennines is an old narrow-gauge mine railway (1920s) converted to a walking trail — the tunnels and iron bridges survive. The trail overlooks the Orsieres valley and reaches the Lago Orsieres (680 m). The surrounding UNESCO Beigua Geopark forest has ophiolite rocks (ocean floor fragments). Golden oriole and honey buzzard in summer.

Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
April – October

Highlights

  • Old mine railway tunnels and iron bridges (1920s) converted to trail
  • UNESCO Beigua Geopark — ophiolite ocean floor rocks
  • Golden oriole and honey buzzard in the geopark forest

With your dog

Trail; dogs off-leash.