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Explore the nature, history and culture of Malcantone on the Tresa Bike trail. The route leads you through the region's typical hill country.

Description

After starting by Lake Lugano in Ponte Tresa, ride uphill on a dirt road through the woods. The route continues uphill and downhill through picturesque villages. Outside the town centres you'll see lots of modern architecture, but in the heart of the villages you'll feel like you’ve taken a step back in time.

The Museo del Malcantone in Curio presents fascinating facts about the region's history.

Between Beride and Castelrotto you'll follow part of the «Traces of Man» themed hiking trail, where buildings and relics provide an insight into how people used to live in this region.

The Tresa river, which forms the border with Italy, leads back to Ponte Tresa. Its banks provide a valuable habitat for plants and animals. At the end of the tour, Lake Lugano in Ponte Tresa is a wonderful place to relax.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Ponte Tresa
Destination
Ponte Tresa
Ascent
540 m
Descent
540 m
Distance
20 km
Distance on tarred ways
11 km
Distance on natural surface
4 km
Singletrail (part of natural surface)
5 km
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Easy
Signalization
Signalisation in one direction
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/mountainbikeland/ro...

Map

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Contact

Ente turistico del Luganese
Piazza Lago 5A
6987  Caslano

Phone  +41 (0)58 220 65 01
info@luganoregion.com
luganoregion.com

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 353

Distance

20 km

Ascent

540 m

Travel information: Ponte Tresa

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