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Distretto di Lugano

Monte Lema – Birch Forest Trail loop from Miglieglia

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Distretto di Lugano

Monte Lema – Birch Forest Trail loop from Miglieglia

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Monte Lema – Birch Forest Trail loop from Miglieglia

05:41

13.2km

910m

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

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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189 m

Miglieglia village

Highlight • Settlement

Miglieglia is a truly pristine village with very narrow, cobbled streets, lying at the foot of Monte Lema. The origins of the place go back to Roman times.

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2

3.45 km

View of Monte Lema

Highlight • Summit

A nice pathway that follow the cable car (Miglieglia - Monte Lema), and on top a very panoramic point.

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3

4.48 km

Monte Lema Summit Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The functional self-service restaurant Ostello Vetta with its panoramic terrace is the ideal place to enjoy popular Ticino specialties and the wonderful panorama from the summit of Monte Lema. The cozy mountain inn also offers overnight accommodation.

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4.89 km

View over Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

4.96 km

Italy–Switzerland Border Marker

Highlight • Monument

Have you ever spat from Italy to Switzerland? 😂

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5.06 km

Monte Lema

Highlight • Summit

A mountain of surprising beauty located on the border between Italy and Switzerland.

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7.30 km

View of Lake Maggiore

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8

7.69 km

Birch Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great view and beautiful forest even in winter.

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

2.86 km

2.47 km

906 m

750 m

391 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

1.39 km

723 m

119 m

105 m

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