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Lake Ritom – Lake Ritom loop from Ambrì

Hiking trails & Routes

Lake Ritom – Lake Ritom loop from Ambrì

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Lake Ritom – Lake Ritom loop from Ambrì

02:53

5.82km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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11 m

Altanca

Highlight • Settlement

Small and quiet village high above the Leventina. At the family-run Agriturismo Altanca you can fortify yourself with delicacies such as homemade cheese and also spend the night. The church standing on the precipice is also worth a visit.

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2.56 km

Lake Ritom

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From Airolo by MTB up the constantly ascending road, or comfortably with the steepest cog railway from Ambri, then a few minutes walk from the train station to the dam …

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2.62 km

Damm Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

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2.69 km

View from the Dam

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5

2.92 km

Lake Ritom

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You can reach Ritom's lake with one of the steepest funiculars in the world to discover the splendid alpine landscapes. It has a maximum gradient of 87.8% and offers an …

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5.32 km

Waterfall with Lagoon

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Beautiful waterfall with lagoon.

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5.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

1.07 km

694 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

898 m

742 m

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< 100 m

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