Sentiero Lago di Lugano

Route Cap. Tamaro - Medeglia

Overview

  • Distance 21 km
  • Duration 7 h
  • Ascent 900 m

Hint

Intro

In contrast to the well-viewed Botta church at Alpe Foppa, below the Monte Tamaro, the Monti di Medeglia - unknown and an insiders’ tip. Nowhere else will you get such direct views into south and north Ticino.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-52/stage-3

Description

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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
Cap. Tamaro
Destination
Medeglia
Direction
One way
Ascent
900 m
Descent
2100 m
Distance
21 km
Duration
7 h
Duration back
8 h 15 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: 3/9

Distance

21 km

Duration

7 h

Ascent

900 m

Travel information: Tamaro

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