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Matteo Mara 🧩⛷🏊🏻♂️🚴🏼🧗🏼🥾
October 19, 2021
Hiking
Active since June 1890, it is a historic cogwheel train that connects Capolago to the summit of Monte Generoso
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•Andrew F 🇮🇹 (MTB e Trekking)
May 19, 2024
Hiking
the little train that takes you up to the generous mountain from Switzerland, much nicer to come up from the path like I did
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•Matteo Magni
January 5, 2026
Hiking
We didn't see the train because it was closed, but the station is located at the foot of Mount Generoso
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•Nearby routes
Best routes near Monte Generoso Rack Railway
4.8
(35)
234
hikers
11.6km
04:27
660m
670m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
4.7
(27)
147
hikers
13.9km
06:25
980m
980m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Hard
4.7
(27)
143
hikers
12.9km
05:31
810m
800m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Hard
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Elevation 1,600 m
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