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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!

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Lakeside Marina of Tenero on Lake Maggiore

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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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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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Lakeside Cycle Path (Lungolago Cycle Path)

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Well-developed bike path right on the lake with great views, cafes and restaurants.

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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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Ascona Lakeside Promenade

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Very beautiful lake promenade on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascona#Sehensw%C3%BCrdigkeiten

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Morcote Village

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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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Gandria Village on Lake Lugano

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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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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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Morcote Village

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Lakeside Promenade Minusio–Locarno

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Wonderful promenade - max. Speed is only 15 km / h. Should not be used in the high season, as there are a lot of pedestrians.

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The Top 20 Lakes in Ticino

Lakeside Marina of Tenero on Lake Maggiore

View from Monte San Salvatore

Lakeside Cycle Path (Lungolago Cycle Path)

View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Giorgio

Ascona Lakeside Promenade

Morcote Village

Gandria Village on Lake Lugano

Froda Waterfall

Morcote Village

Lakeside Promenade Minusio–Locarno

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