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Cava Ronchetti Quarry

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    1. Sentiero Caprino – Cantine di Gandria

    8.81km

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 22, 2018

    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 transported with large boats to the river Cassarate on the opposite side of the lake.

      January 9, 2020

      Former quarry with a great view of Lake Lugano.

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        Location: Lago di Lugano, Distretto di Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

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