Lecco Waterfront: A Scenic Walk Between Lake Como and the Mountains

The Lecco lakeside promenade stretches for several kilometers along the city’s shoreline, from the Santo Stefano area to the Monument to the Fallen, offering one of the most scenic walks on Lake Como.

As you stroll along Lecco’s waterfront, the landscape reveals ever-changing views of the lake and the surrounding mountains, each with its own unique charm. Following the recent redevelopment project, the promenade is now even wider, more attractive, and more enjoyable to explore, featuring new pedestrian areas, enhanced green spaces, and scenic viewpoints that allow visitors to fully appreciate Lecco’s extraordinary natural setting.

Starting from the centrally located Piazza Cermenati, overlooking the Gulf of Lecco, visitors can head left towards the lakeside platform and the Monument to the Fallen, next to which there is a children’s playground. To the right begins the longest section of the waterfront promenade, leading all the way to the Santo Stefano area along a completely renovated route that is particularly pleasant for walking or cycling.

The promenade passes by the ferry landing stage before reaching Piazza Stoppani, home to the monument dedicated to the renowned Lecco geologist Antonio Stoppani and, just offshore, the statue of Saint Nicholas (San Nicolò), the city’s patron saint. This is one of the most panoramic spots along the waterfront: on clear days, the view extends all the way to the Alps, while at sunset the colors reflected on the lake create truly breathtaking scenery.

Continuing onward, visitors arrive at the Malpensata area, a spacious green park overlooking the water, ideal for families thanks to its children’s play areas and leisure facilities. The new waterfront development has further enhanced this part of the city with more accessible pathways, open spaces, and a stronger connection between the lake, the green areas, and the promenade itself.

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Articolo aggiornato il 5 June 2026 da eccoLecco