The Top 11 Caves around Schignano
Looking to visit a cave around Schignano on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Schignano’s 11
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Cave Bear Cave (Grotta dell'Orso), Monte Generoso
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Inside the cave, which is located on the eastern side of Monte Generoso, the "Orso Cave", the University of Milan has brought to light finds of over 500 cave bears …
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Grotta dell'Orso Entrance
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Small detour that will take you to the entrance of the famous Grotta dell'Orso.
The entrance is closed and forbidden, but there are signs that tell the story of the Bear and the remains found at the cave.
The entrance is closed and forbidden, but there are signs that tell the story of the Bear and the remains found at the cave.
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Cava Ronchetti Quarry
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This place is an ancient stone quarry. Here the stones of Caprino were extracted, a very hard stone used at that time to build Lugano's houses .
The stones were …
The stones were …
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Scalota del Cico
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Steep stretch of path which, going up the abandoned quarries of Carate Urio, allows you to quickly reach the Carate - Murelli refuge mule track starting from the churchyard of Santa Marta
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Sovaglia Cave
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Located in the municipality of Rovio, at 690 meters above sea level and reachable in about ten minutes via an easy path, the "Böcc" of Sovaglia extends for approximately 500 …
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Marenghi Park Marian Grotto
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Bevor man die Stufen hoch zum Lighthouse steigt, liegt linker Hand der kleine Park Marenghi mit einer Mariengrotte.
Before climbing the steps of the lighthouse, on the left is the small Marenghi park with a Marian grotto.
Before climbing the steps of the lighthouse, on the left is the small Marenghi park with a Marian grotto.
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Rescia Caves
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A grotto lovingly designed by a third generation family. Everything is explained in a friendly and interesting way. Recommended
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Grotta della Bögia
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It is a classic type of cavity with an articulated karst morphology. It opens a few meters above the stream bed and has a triangular entrance. It has galleries, tunnels, …
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Tri Böcc Cave Castle Ruin
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Ruins of a small cave castle, clearly visible and with exposed access in the rock walls north of Mendrisio. A straight, three-story wall closes the natural cave. The main openings …
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Grotta di Gai
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A rather particular place...now difficult to reach due to the nettles and brambles that surround it and fallen trees that block the path
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Grotta dell’Alpe Madrona
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Grotta, altitude 915, length 568, altitude difference -130, equipment on rope;
notes: some technical steps.
notes: some technical steps.
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