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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

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

05:08

11.6km

860m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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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 at 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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4.45 km

Swiss Flag Viewpoint Above Lake Lugano

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Great view and the way "through" the rock is interesting.

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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!
There is …

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6.47 km

Abandoned Building at Alpe Forello

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An abandoned building along the path to Monte San Giorgio.

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7.88 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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8.76 km

View of Lake Lugano from Serpiano

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Located between the lake and the mountains, Hotel Serpiano is a natural place for young and old: relaxing excursions on foot or by bike, playground in the woods, in a …

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11.1 km

View of Lake Lugano near Morcote

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

3.94 km

1.47 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

825 m

160 m

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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

Valley Hiking Trail

Ancient Chestnut Trees at Alpe di Brusino

Swiss Flag Viewpoint Above Lake Lugano

View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Giorgio

Abandoned Building at Alpe Forello

From Mines to Fossils

View of Lake Lugano from Serpiano

View of Lake Lugano near Morcote

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