Abbadia Lariana, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 600 m
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+14
Community photos
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Fifty metres of falling water in the heart of the Grigna
An easy, relaxing loop starting from Abbadia Lariana, on the Lecco arm of Lake Como, climbing to the Cascata del Cenghen: a small gem hidden on the flank of the Grigna, where the water drops more than fifty metres in a single fall.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The trail winds between woodland and rock, with the sound of the stream keeping us company over the last stretch before the waterfall comes into view. It is 8 kilometres and 400 metres of ascent: numbers within anyone's reach, for a route with a real surprise at the end.
It is the right hike for a hot day: at the foot of the falls the air stays cool even in August, and the spray does the rest. The way back closes the loop down towards the lake.
This is an easy hike: 8 kilometres and 400 metres of ascent, with no technical sections. It works as a first outing and for those walking with teenagers. Bring hiking boots, as the ground near the falls can be damp, and water.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk to the Cenghen.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+14 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
400 m D+ · 8 km · 5 h
Easy — this outing
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 400 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Abbadia Lariana
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
400 m
Max altitude
600 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
5 h
Day
8 km · D+ 400 m · 5 h
The stops · 8 km
Meeting point 10:00approximate
Abbadia Lariana, Abbadia Lariana, provincia di Lecco, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders at the car park of Abbadia Lariana station (LC), handy also for those arriving by train. From here the trail climbs towards the Cascata del Cenghen, first through woodland and then along the stream. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
How do you get to Abbadia Lariana? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Windbreaker
RECOMMENDED
Light fleece
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Giulia M.
· 3 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Giulia, an environmental hiking guide: from the Marche originally, Lombard by adoption. I've always had a strong bond with nature and with walking, born among the hills and grown later among mountain trails. I love travelling and finding new routes, fascinated by a simple but extraordinary tool: our legs, able to take us almost anywhere with patience and stubbornness. For a long time I mostly walked alone. Then I discovered how good it is to share the wonder of a view and the feelings of a trail with other people — and that's why I do this job today. On my outings I bring enthusiasm, a willingness to listen and plenty of positive energy. 🥾🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
Bella gita non troppo complessa, gruppo piacevole, guida davvero simpatica e accogliente!
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★
F
Fabrizio G.
Outing on 3 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★
Arianna P.
Outing on 3 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Ci siamo trovati davanti alla stazione al bar di abbadia lariano, dove ci aspettava Giulia la Guida super empatica, solare e gentile, abbiamo iniziato la nostra escursione verso la cascata bellissima compagnia è stata veramente una piacevole giornata
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★
V
Valentina C.
Outing on 20 September 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Escursione stupenda, posto bellissimo
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★
Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 400 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Fifty metres of falling water in the heart of the Grigna
An easy, relaxing loop starting from Abbadia Lariana, on the Lecco arm of Lake Como, climbing to the Cascata del Cenghen: a small gem hidden on the flank of the Grigna, where the water drops more than fifty metres in a single fall.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The trail winds between woodland and rock, with the sound of the stream keeping us company over the last stretch before the waterfall comes into view. It is 8 kilometres and 400 metres of ascent: numbers within anyone's reach, for a route with a real surprise at the end.
It is the right hike for a hot day: at the foot of the falls the air stays cool even in August, and the spray does the rest. The way back closes the loop down towards the lake.
This is an easy hike: 8 kilometres and 400 metres of ascent, with no technical sections. It works as a first outing and for those walking with teenagers. Bring hiking boots, as the ground near the falls can be damp, and water.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk to the Cenghen.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
400 m D+ · 8 km · 5 h
Easy — this outing
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 400 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included
INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Abbadia Lariana
Itinerary
Day · approximate times
Stops · 8 km
Meeting point 10:00Abbadia Lariana
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders at the car park of Abbadia Lariana station (LC), handy also for those arriving by train. From here the trail climbs towards the Cascata del Cenghen, first through woodland and then along the stream. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
How do you get to Abbadia Lariana? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this hike.
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Windbreaker
RECOMMENDED
Light fleece
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Giulia M.
3 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Giulia, an environmental hiking guide: from the Marche originally, Lombard by adoption. I've always had a strong bond with nature and with walking, born among the hills and grown later among mountain trails. I love travelling and finding new routes, fascinated by a simple but extraordinary tool: our legs, able to take us almost anywhere with patience and stubbornness. For a long time I mostly walked alone. Then I discovered how good it is to share the wonder of a view and the feelings of a trail with other people — and that's why I do this job today. On my outings I bring enthusiasm, a willingness to listen and plenty of positive energy. 🥾🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Reviews
Only from people who completed the outing.
4.9
★★★★★★★★★★
4 reviews
Itinerary4.8
Organisation5.0
Overall experience5.0
C
Chiara A.
Outing on 3 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Bella gita non troppo complessa, gruppo piacevole, guida davvero simpatica e accogliente!
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★
F
Fabrizio G.
Outing on 3 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★
Arianna P.
Outing on 3 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Ci siamo trovati davanti alla stazione al bar di abbadia lariano, dove ci aspettava Giulia la Guida super empatica, solare e gentile, abbiamo iniziato la nostra escursione verso la cascata bellissima compagnia è stata veramente una piacevole giornata
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 400 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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