Begin of tour: Lugano-Paradiso train station
Access starting point: by bus from Lugano train station or by car
Point of arrival: Morcote
Access point of arrival: by ship from Lugano; postal bus
Hiking time: 04:30 h
Physical fitness: medium difficulty
Difficulty: easy
Difference in elevation: 650 m
Culmination point: 912 m
Season: April - November
Gastronomy: Summit restaurant Mte. San Salvatore, Carona: Ristorante San Grato
Overnight: Paradiso, Carona, Morcote
Literature: Hiking map Ticino Sottoceneri
Paradiso - San Salvatore - Carona - Morcote
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The hike from Lugano-Paradiso across San Salvatore down to Morcote is a highlight in the life of a hiker. The relatively steep ascent can be avoided. The cableway brings you comfortably up to the panoramic mountain from Paradiso. The ascent leads through the beautifully situated Carona down to the even more beautiful Morcote. The return trip by ship from Lugano is a fitting conclusion to this wonderful hike.
From Paradiso train station follow the hiking trail in the direction of San Salvatore. Always follow the hiking trail relatively steeply upwards in the direction of San Salvatore. The ascent takes about 2 hours. At San Salvatore, follow the hiking trail to Carona and Morcote. The Botanical Garden of San Grato in Carona with its large rhododendron collection is worth a visit. The park lies at an elevation of 690 meters above sea level and has a fabulous view of the nearby surroundings and the peaks of the Alpine range.
Other attraction: Old Town of Lugano, village center of Carona, village center and church in Morcote
Other attraction: Old Town of Lugano, village center of Carona, village center and church in Morcote
The careful planning of a hiking tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended hiking trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.
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Contact Information
- Lugano Turismo
Palazzo Civico
Casella postale 6080
6901 Lugano
Tel. +41 (0)91 913 32 32
Fax +41 (0)91 922 76 53
info@lugano-tourism.ch
www.lugano-tourism.ch
