Hiking Highlight
According to the natives, Jesus stopped in Monte San Salvatore on his way to heaven to enjoy the picturesque view from there - hence the name: San Salvatore means "Holy …
Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
Hiking Highlight
At Cardada (1332 m) you get out of the giant glass gondola belonging to Mr. Botta and first join the day trippers, who aim for the first stop for refreshments …
Tip by Jens Helmecke
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The 1,097 meter high summit of San Giorgio is a wonderful vantage point: the view sweeps over the sweeping Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains. The oratorio of the same …
Tip by Tamara (wandert)
Hiking Highlight
At 1,960 meters, the Tamaro is not an extremely difficult summit to climb, but it can rightly be described as an extreme vantage point. It is one of the few …
Tip by Johanna
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Monte Generoso is the mountain that dominates the entire Mendrisiotto area and Lake Lugano, it can be reached with beautiful treks that start from Switzerland and Valle Intelvi, or it …
Tip by Ivan Lucini
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The curved bridge with two arches, also known as the Roman bridge, dates back to the Middle Ages. It leads through the emerald green waters of the Verzasca near Lavertezzo, where it cools down perfectly after a long hike.
Tip by Ascona-Locarno
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According to the naturalist Louis Lavizzari, one of the first explorers of the Ticino mountains in the 19th century, the Pizzo Leone (1659m) is considered the guardian of the "Ghridone". …
Tip by Wiro L.
Hiking Highlight
Magnificent panorama presented from the top of the Gridone. As early as the 1960s, some enthusiastic Brissaghesi had the idea of building a mountain hut as a place to stop …
Tip by Wiro L.
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We have already come across a number of new or bravely renovated huts in the Swiss Alps. The architecture of the new Capanna Cristallina building from 2002 is one of …
Tip by MonacoTrail
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Of the fantastic Ticino valleys, the protected Verzasca valley is one of the most exciting! One of my favorite hiking regions! ;-)
Tip by daha
Hiking Highlight
The Capanna Bovarina (UTOE Bellinzona) is a cozy little hut in the grounds of Alpe Bovarina, with a view of the Rheinwaldhorn and the mighty dam of the Lago di …
Tip by MonacoTrail
Hiking Highlight
As the property of the Ticino SAC section, the Campo Tencia hut is the first mountain hut in the Ticino Alps. It was built in 1912 at the foot of …
Tip by Matto
Hiking Highlight
Mountain peaks with excellent panoramic views from Lake Maggiore via Bellinzona to Biasca.
Tip by Wiro L.
Hiking Highlight
The Capanna Piansecco is a simple hut that is perfect as a destination or stopover for hikes or ski tours. Built in 1995, it stands at the southern foot of …
Tip by Tamara (wandert)
Hiking Highlight
This suspension bridge is a real highlight. You should definitely cross it. Fascinating and frightening at the same time, considering what height it is and what length it is. In …
Tip by Madlen
Hiking Highlight
The Brogoldone refuge is located on a panoramic terrace of rare beauty at the end of the Lumino Valley. It is the starting point for hikes and crossings in the …
Tip by Wiro L.
Hiking Highlight
The Cimetta is the local mountain of Locarno. Spectacular views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding valleys characterize every tour up to the Cimetta. Very worthwhile!
Tip by Andreas Platzl
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Visited by mountain hikers from all directions. The hut is located on the Four Sources Path, on the main continental watershed between the Rhine and Ticino/Po, in a landscape characterized …
Tip by Wiro L.
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