Anello di San Quirico

Historic tracks connect Angera’s woods, vineyards and terraced slopes with the medieval church of San Quirico on its hill above Lake Maggiore.

Why it matters

The loop shows Angera's setting beyond the shore: woods, vine rows and terraced slopes lead to the church of San Quirico on its hill.

What to notice

Woodland and vineyard slopes frame views of the Rocca, the lake and the Alps. At the summit stands the church of San Quirico, with its portico and sundial. The shorter CAI E614 variant, the Sentiero degli Alberi e delle Erbe, crosses slopes rich in trees and wild herbs.

Context and history

The hill has pulled Angera's devotion for eight centuries: the church at the top is documented from the early 1200s, and the townspeople's springtime processions to it were already a fixed custom when recorded in 1640. The loop follows old tracks between town, wood and vineyard; its waymarking is a modern municipal project.