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Distretto di Lugano
Brusino Arsizio

Valley Hiking Trail – From Mines to Fossils loop from Brusino Arsizio

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Switzerland
Ticino
Distretto di Lugano
Brusino Arsizio

Valley Hiking Trail – From Mines to Fossils loop from Brusino Arsizio

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Valley Hiking Trail – From Mines to Fossils loop from Brusino Arsizio

05:09

11.7km

860m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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367 m

Valley Hiking Trail

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Those who prefer to walk into the valley and want to take a digestive walk after visiting the grotto can go on foot. Nice way. Good walking shoes are recommended. 👍

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1.99 km

Ancient Chestnut Trees of Alpe di Brusino

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Historical meeting point on the slopes of Monte San Giorgio on an original alp surrounded by centuries-old chestnut trees. Fantastic view of Lake Lugano.

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6.19 km

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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6.23 km

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6.23 km

View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Giorgio

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Monte San Giorgio is a wonderful 1097 m peak located in the Mendrisiotto area.
From the top you can perfectly observe the entire Ceresio area and the city of Lugano, a true marvel.

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6.23 km

View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Giorgio

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The path to Monte San Giorgio is partly steep, rocky and rustic, past many spring flowers, and a magnificent panorama at the top

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6.54 km

Abandoned Building at Alpe Forello

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An abandoned building on Monte San Giorgio's trail.

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7.95 km

From Mines to Fossils

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At this point is the famous fossil mine (World Heritage Site) of a world that has been past 240 million years. You can find out more about this on the …

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11.7 km

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Bus stop

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6.13 km

3.89 km

1.49 km

112 m

< 100 m

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10.6 km

832 m

145 m

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