The Best Trails in Ticino (Switzerland)

Monte Bré - Lugano

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filipavm

Distance

4.02mi

Elevation +

1115f

TrailRank

35

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We took the Monte Bré funicolar to go up and than this trail to come back to Lugano. The trail is always descending and offers the most beautiful views of the lake. Be careful with your knees going down.

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Ronchée-Brè-Alpe Bollo-Monte Boglia-Materone-Brè

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Nithya D S

Distance

13.64mi

Elevation +

3258f

TrailRank

34

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Reachable by public transport. Board bus number 12 (towards Brè paese) from Lugano Centro. You can either end your bus trip at Ronchée or Brè, depending on how long and how many kilometres you want to cover. If you want...

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Capanna Albagno from Bellinzona

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

18.61mi

Elevation +

5607f

TrailRank

34

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It is all through mountain paths, red-white markings. Views are occasionally very nice but majority of run is in forested areas. Paths will be narrow and stony. There is only about 50 to 100 metres that maybe aided...

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Sentiero del Castagno - 2 of 2

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gulyasal

Distance

6.05mi

Elevation +

1135f

TrailRank

34

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The main event! Best walked in the autumn, when the chestnuts are ripe and falling off the trees. Exactly as advertised: a hike through forests of nothing else but chestnut trees. Watch out for falling chestnuts! Not str...

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Isone to near Camoghe

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Ali Fattaholmanan

Distance

5.62mi

Elevation +

2500f

TrailRank

33

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This hike is close to a military base area. So you're only be able to hike it on Sundays or holidays. Because of that the trail is not maintained very well. So if you go over to take guide it would be much easier. In win...

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Sosto

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pyrrol

Distance

7.38mi

Elevation +

4360f

TrailRank

32

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The trail on the mountain is not marked and maintained anymore. Also, on the top of the mountain, the trail partially is missing (by rockslide?), so I only recommend this hike for experienced hikers.

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Near Lugano, Suino - Sessa - Ponte Tresa

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Oz Arvo

Distance

7.69mi

Elevation +

361f

TrailRank

32

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Walk from Bus stop at Sesso, Suino (accessible from Ponte Tresa) to Ponte Tresa train station on trails and minor roads. After some walking through farmland, the rest of the walk is through woods which are nice and sh...

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Sementina - Giubiasco

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AlexZion

Distance

9.97mi

Elevation +

2087f

TrailRank

32

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With a rented e-MTB drove to the “Ponte Tibetans” in Sementina - Giubiasco. Took the rout from Wikiloc as supposed to be an MTB trail. This is not true. Parts are rough steps and unable to take with any MTB. But if you a...

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Giro del Ponte Tibetano (Bellinzona)

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

5.68mi

Elevation +

2539f

TrailRank

32

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The start of the route almost 4km from Bellinzona train station. Buses take you to the start. It is well sign posted. Just follow signs with 628 number or "Giro del Ponte Tibetano". It is all forested, mainly with ...

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Blenio valley Aquarosso Negertino Leontica

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misterW54

Distance

5.07mi

Elevation +

1381f

TrailRank

32

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Nice half day walk with several interesting historical buildings. Churches frescos and fantastic views to the valley and the mountains.

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Sentiero del Castagno

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gulyasal

Distance

5.89mi

Elevation +

1122f

TrailRank

31

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A lovely 4.5 hour walk from Mugena, Alto Malcantone, through the forests of Ticino, with chestnut trees as far as the eyes can see.

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Passo San Lucio Gravel

Gravel Bike

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fr_nar

Distance

17.74mi

Elevation +

3501f

TrailRank

31

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Nice forest road starting in Bogno until Capanna San Lucio. First and last sections a bit more challenging due to larger rocks but very doable with grit and right choice of line. Central section with steeper walls but wi...

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Vallée Verzasca - Sonogno a Lavartezzo

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Jorge Ramos

Distance

10.21mi

Elevation +

643f

TrailRank

30

Sonogno and Lavertezzo with its stone arched bridge are both worth visiting. The countryside between is also delightful: you hike through an area of untouched and stony Ticino mountain landscape and are certain to stop a...

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2021-09-01 ValColla

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GabrielleMerk

Distance

5.84mi

Elevation +

2014f

TrailRank

30

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Interesting bus rides from Lugano, along narrow hairpin turns, accessing various small villages at the back of ValColla. Round tour to Passo San Lucio on the Italian border. Start at Cozzo or Bogno, can also easily end a...

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Rivera to Monte Tamaro (anthena)

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

11.82mi

Elevation +

4554f

TrailRank

30

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Easy trail, 2h50 movement This goes from the Rivera train station up to the communications anthena which is visible just before Monte Tamaro. It does not go all the way to Monte Tamaro. Path follows broadly the cab...

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Near Lucarno, Ascona - Monte Verita - Arcegno - Ascona

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Oz Arvo

Distance

6.34mi

Elevation +

1414f

TrailRank

30

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Circular walk on footpaths, trails, tracks and minor roads from Ascona up to Monte Verita and surrounding area. Accessible from Lucarno, Piazza Statione bus stop near Lucarno station by taking a bus to Ascona, Centro ...

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Intragna - Locarno (Valle Maggia)

Road Bike

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Sebby.fy

Distance

11.02mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

30

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Easy ride, crossing Locarno along Lago Maggiore and up the Maggia River. Well indicated in safe. It would be better to drive to Losone and start riding along the river from there to avoid the city bit. From here, you can...

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Bellinzona Lugano

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

37.37mi

Elevation +

1673f

TrailRank

30

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Essntially following Route 3 down to Melide In the roundabout by the Melide train station you turn left towards Lugano, those few last kilometres are on road without hard shoulder. There were a few times with works...

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Monte Sighignola

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Ali Fattaholmanan

Distance

58.10mi

Elevation +

7228f

TrailRank

30

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This track is not suitable for those who want to follow normal routes. Because of the snowy ground, we just have climb up the mountain directly. When we got to the peak, it was late in the evening, so we decided to ta...

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Near Lugano, Origlio - Ponte Capriasca - Tesserete

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Oz Arvo

Distance

6.13mi

Elevation +

1001f

TrailRank

29

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Easy walk starting and ending at bus stop Origlio, Paese, accessible from Lugano, on paths, and minor roads. The last half of the walk around the East of Sasso Scuro is quite shady.

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Sureggio to San Clemente

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goartandkitchen

Distance

2.75mi

Elevation +

610f

TrailRank

29

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Sureggio to San Clemente: The church of San Clemente is located in a forest you are allowed to reach this place only by foot. The day of Christmas eve was beautiful sunny and the temperatures were mild. However the pla...

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Lugano - Funicolare Monte Bre - Monte Bre - Lugano

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Oz Arvo

Distance

8.17mi

Elevation +

1434f

TrailRank

28| 2.0

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Walk from Lugano to take the funicular to Monte Bre and then walk back to Lugano. There is a fair bit of walking on minor roads at the start, but an attempt is made to minimise this and take trails instead when available...

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Lucomagno Dötra

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misterW54

Distance

6.58mi

Elevation +

1184f

TrailRank

28

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Very nice walk with a a lot of mountain flowers and birds. At the end of June a lot of orchids if the ground is wet enough.

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Mt San Giorgio

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Theangi

Distance

4.94mi

Elevation +

1772f

TrailRank

28

There's a free Park near Meride. From here, head towards Meride and follow sign for Mt San Giorgio "fast route" (there are two of them). The road is easy and almost totally in the forest. There are a few alternatives tha...

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Near Lugarno, Monte San Salvatore - Morcote

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Oz Arvo

Distance

6.80mi

Elevation +

476f

TrailRank

27

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Walk from the top of the Monte San Salvatore funicular (based at Paradiso, accessible by train from Lugano) to Morcote (accessible by bus from Lugano) on trails, tracks and minor roads. It starts by going up to the lo...

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