Como mapping hike

Published on September 30, 2026

Cover image for the event: Como mapping hike

Come with us on a mapping hike! This event is designed for both beginners and experienced mappers.

On October 10th, PoliMappers is heading to the beautiful city of Como for an exciting day of open mapping, nature, and local culture.

Whether you want to contribute to OpenStreetMap while hike up to a historic castle, or just enjoy a relaxing day by the lake with fellow mappers, this trip has something for everyone!

Meeting points and morning schedule

We are leaving from Milan, but you can also join us directly in Como!

  • 7:15 AM — Milano Porta Garibaldi: Meet us at the S11 train platform (specifically train 25024) (just look for the PoliMappers logo!).
  • 7:39 AM — Train departure.
  • 8:45 AM — Como San Giovanni Station: Meet-up at the main entrance for those arriving separately.
  • 9:15 AM — Chiesa di San Rocco: Final gathering spot before we start our hike (Via Regina Teodolinda 50, check out the location on OpenStreetMap: https://osm.org/go/0CkuLB~hp?m=&way=370716646).

The agenda

  1. Morning hike

    We’ll spend the morning exploring the trails of the Spina Verde Regional Park and hiking up to the iconic Baradello Castle. Get ready for some amazing views of the city and the lake!

  2. Lunch break

    Bring your own packed lunch (lunch box) to enjoy outdoors, or grab some delicious local foodie options around town.

  3. Free afternoon

    In the afternoon, you can choose your own adventure:

    • Option A: Culture and chill – Visit local museums or explore Como’s beautiful sights.
    • Option B: Urban Mapping – Join the mapping crew! We will be walking around the city center to map local Points of Interest (POIs) on OpenStreetMap.

  4. Afternoon snack (Merenda!) Around 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM, we will all regroup to wrap up the day with a well-deserved gelatino or aperitivino in the city center.

  5. Heading home After our snack, we will head back to the train station to return to the big city.

Join the coordination group!

To participate and coordinate with the group on the day of the event, please join our dedicated Telegram group here: 👉 https://t.me/+23MZAqXM61I2MGY0

Grab your comfortable shoes, charge your smartphones (for mapping and photos!), and come explore Como with us. We can’t wait to see you there!