Peaks in Ticino

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 … read more

Bird's eye view of Lugano, panoramic view over the lake and the Alps.

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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". … read more

Mountain peaks with excellent panoramic views from Lake Maggiore via Bellinzona to Biasca.

The Monte Generoso is 1,700 meters high and is located at the southern end of Lake Lugano. If you plan a leisurely hike on the mountain without ascending, you can simply take the cog railway from Capolago.

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!

The Sassariente, Gordola's local mountain, is a summit from where the highest and lowest point in Switzerland can be viewed simultaneously. A striking rock tooth at the entrance to the … read more

Caution: If you stumble here, you will find yourself in the next gelateria or espresso bar after a few drops. The 1,624-meter-high summit is right on the border with Switzerland's … read more

Gandria is a small but nice village, which is not far from Lugano and is easily accessible on foot. It used to live off oil production and fishing, and today … read more

Despite the relatively low altitude, the Cima di Medeglia (1,260 meters) offers an overwhelming panoramic view.

Cooling down for the brave. The jump into the cool water is a test of courage for boys and those who want to be.

From this 1734 m high summit offers a wonderful view over the lower Lago Maggiore, the Gulf of Locarno and the opposite Ascona.

On Cardada (1332 m), one steps out of the glass giant gondola of Mr. Botta and initially joins the excursionists, who purposely head for the first stop-off temptation or the … read more

The St. Gotthard has long been one of the most important north-south connections in Europe. Which is still very noticeable today. Especially on nice weekends, the volume of traffic on … read more

On the Jorio there is also a small chapel. It has a wonderful panoramic view of the Swiss and the Italian side. Up to the refuge you get up well with the Mtb, above the refuge is announced push ...

360° View - (Mountain shoes are recommended)

Fantastic view from the 1899m high Pizzo Zucchero into the Onserone valley and the Lago Maggiore.