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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Ticino

Ticino’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Ticino. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Ponte dei Salti

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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.

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Verzasca River

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This hike is an absolute must. Beautiful hiking trail along the river with absolutely beautiful rock formations.
The Verzasca Valley is one of the wildest and most pristine in Ticino. …

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View from Monte San Salvatore

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For me one of the highlights in Ticino. Fantastic all-round view and can be reached via shady forest paths in summer.

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View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Giorgio

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On Monte San Giorgio you will find yourself in a bivouac where you can stay sheltered, there are drinks and water inside the bivouac, which are not free!
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Ponte Brolla and Maggia Gorge

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Impressive view especially in spring when the river has a strong current due to snowmelt.

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Ponte dei Salti, Lavertezzo

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The Ponte dei Salti is a medieval stone bridge with two arches over the emerald-green waters of the Verzasca River near Lavertezzo in Ticino.

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Froda Waterfall

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Public transport ends at Sonogno and the street is only used by residents and cyclists.

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Monte Verità Gardens and Tea Plantation

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Hermann Hesse was also in Ticino in April 1907 to complete a four-week cure on Monte Verità near Ascona. Shortly afterwards, he recorded his experiences tragically and amusingly in the …

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Cima di Medeglia Summit Cross

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

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Motto della Croce Viewpoint

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

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Ticino

Ponte dei Salti

Verzasca River

View from Monte San Salvatore

View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Giorgio

Ponte Brolla and Maggia Gorge

Ponte dei Salti, Lavertezzo

Froda Waterfall

Monte Verità Gardens and Tea Plantation

Cima di Medeglia Summit Cross

Motto della Croce Viewpoint

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