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The Top 20 Lakes in Ticino

Looking to visit the best lakes in Ticino? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Ticino’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

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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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    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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    Tenero-Contra is an idyllic community in the canton of Ticino, surrounded by the shores of Lake Maggiore and magnificent hilly landscapes. On the one hand, Tenero-Contra is known as a …

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    Monte Brè is the sunniest mountain in Switzerland. The grandiose view of the Ceresio Bay, the Alps and Monte Rose and the countless hiking opportunities make it a preferred destination between art and nature.

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    Tip by Wiro L.

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    Thanks to its location between mountain and lake, its village center with its many arcades, its churches and chapels, a park that is like a little paradise, Morcote deserves the …

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    The village of Monte Brè is often used as a stopover for an ascent to Cardada or Cimetta. It also offers a wonderful view of Locarno and its surroundings as …

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    Gandria is a small but lovely village not far from Lugano and easily accessible on foot. It used to live off oil production and fishing, and today the picturesque village …

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Last updated:
September 5, 2025

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