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Intro

Spectacular hike along the mountain ridge between Monte Lema and Monte Tamaro with impressive panoramic views over northern Italy, Ticino and the Alps. The Alpine and rustic Capanna Tamaro is a perfect stage point.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-52/stage-2

Description

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
Miglieglia
Destination
Cap. Tamaro
Direction
One way
Ascent
1800 m
Descent
660 m
Distance
16 km
Duration
6 h 45 min
Duration back
5 h 35 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r...

Route

Sentiero Lago di Lugano

Lugano (Magliaso) - Mendrisio
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 2/9

Distance

16 km

Duration

6 h 45 min

Ascent

1800 m

Travel information: Miglieglia

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