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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Distretto di Lugano

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

beautiful natural monuments around Distretto di Lugano. 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: November 8, 2025

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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San Grato Botanical Garden

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The park stretches along the upper slopes of the 835-meter-high Monte Pescia, extending considerably in length and height over approximately 200,000 square meters. It offers a wealth of flowers, shrubs, …

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Alpe Foppa

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Here you have a great view and the opportunity to strengthen yourself. You will soon have made it towards Monte Tamaro! If you want to save energy, the gondola lift from Rivera will help you.

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Agra Pond Nature Reserve

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The landscape in its harmony between forest, meadow and small lakes is impressive and you walk through it as if it were a dream. The Ticino conservationists have found a refuge here.

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Pevereggia Waterfalls

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At the beginning of the path, not far from the road, are the two waterfalls formed by the Pevereggia, which drops sharply from the Piana di Sessa and then plunges …

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Sasso Grande (Denti della Vecchia)

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This not-so-easy section of the trail offers a fantastic view of the Denti della Vecchia peaks. The limestone cliffs look majestic and imposing from here.

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Botto Waterfall

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Waterfall originating from the waters of the Sovaglia stream which make a drop of approximately 68 metres.
The stream is generated by the 'overflow' of a karst cavity, known as …

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Belvedere Garden (Parco Belvedere), Lugano

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The 11,000 square metre Belvedere Garden is a delightful place that offers an oasis of beauty and peace in the heart of Lugano. Its attraction is not only due to …

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Scherrer Park

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There is a very special atmosphere in the Scherrerpark in Morcote on Lake Lugano. Nestled in lush subtropical vegetation reminiscent of exotic countries, we find architecture and works of art …

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The Garden of Scents of Villa Saroli

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The park is not only a recreational oasis in the middle of the city, but also a small botanical jewel. A diverse range of typically subtropical vegetation flourishes here.
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View from Monte San Salvatore

San Grato Botanical Garden

Alpe Foppa

Agra Pond Nature Reserve

Pevereggia Waterfalls

Sasso Grande (Denti della Vecchia)

Botto Waterfall

Belvedere Garden (Parco Belvedere), Lugano

Scherrer Park

The Garden of Scents of Villa Saroli

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