Feriolo Di Baveno by the Lake: Nature, Trails and History

Water and Lakeshore

The lakeside promenade of Feriolo has facilities for fishing. The Feriolo Sporting Club has showers and public facilities. The club also offers sun lounger rentals. Those who want to plan their time by the shore practically can distinguish the fishing opportunities on the lakeside promenade from the services offered by the Sporting Club.

Fondotoce Nature Reserve

Near Feriolo lies the 365-hectare Fondotoce Nature Reserve, a protected landscape along the banks of the Toce River. Reeds and willows shape this habitat, which is of great ornithological importance. The nature reserve offers opportunities for birdwatching and nature walks. The cycle and footpath to the nature reserve runs along the lakeshore in Feriolo and follows Via Mazzini. For planning purposes, it matters whether you cover this route on foot or by bicycle.

The Trading History of Feriolo

Feriolo was an important trading centre. The town was a place for processing and shipping the famous marble and granite from the surrounding area. At the same time, Feriolo was an essential transit point for river trade with the Ossola Valley. The regional stone and river traffic were therefore among the town's historical themes.

San Carlo and Torre di Feriolo

The Church of San Carlo was established as an oratory of the Borromeo family and became a parish church in 1831. The Torre di Feriolo is a 9-metre-high tower made of white and pink granite blocks. The tower probably dates from the 12th or 13th century. In the second half of the 15th century, it was restored by Ludovico il Moro.

Hiking Trails to the Torre

The hill with the Torre di Feriolo can be reached via easy hiking trails. One route follows a wide unpaved road that branches off from Strada dei Cavalli. Another option is a mule track that begins at the end of Via alle Cave in the town of Feriolo. The two access routes have different starting points in the town. From the Torre di Feriolo, a mule track continues to the town of Feriolo. The two routes differ in their starting points and surfaces, but both lead to the hill with the Torre di Feriolo. Those wishing to head for the Torre can consider the turn-off from Strada dei Cavalli or the end of Via alle Cave as their starting point. The mule track from the Torre di Feriolo to the town of Feriolo is classified as difficulty level T and has a walking time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. When planning, this walking time should be assigned to the section between the Torre and the town of Feriolo.

Further destinations: Bracchio, Traffiume, San Domenico, Cresseglio, Miazzina, Someraro, Cannero Riviera, Masera

To the higher-level travel overview: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.