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Switzerland
Ticino
Distretto di Lugano
Rovio

View of Lake Lugano – Exposed Section with Lake View loop from Val Mara

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Ticino
Distretto di Lugano
Rovio

View of Lake Lugano – Exposed Section with Lake View loop from Val Mara

Hard

5.0

(1)

6

hikers

View of Lake Lugano – Exposed Section with Lake View loop from Val Mara

06:38

11.4km

1,150m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.27 km for 1.40 km

After 4.92 km for 124 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

69 m

Rovio Village and View of Lake Lugano

Highlight • Settlement

Rovio is a beautiful, picturesque Ticino mountain village located directly above Lake Lugano. The atmosphere and the Italian flair are very special here. Rovio is an ideal starting point for a hike around Monte Generoso.

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2

254 m

Roman Sarcophagi Fountains in Rovio

Highlight • Historical Site

Municipality of Valmara from which numerous paths start, including the most "famous" which goes up to Monte Generoso.

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3

1.37 km

Pra da la Pioda Alp

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Alpine pasture located on one of the paths that leads to Monte Generoso.

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4

2.71 km

View of Lake Lugano

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the lake opens up above Rovio... Simply fantastic.

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5

3.13 km

The access to Monte Generoso, marked in blue and white, begins at Alpe Perostabbio. From here, absolute concentration and sure-footedness as well as a head for heights apply, the path is consistently rated T4.

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6

3.25 km

Exposed Section with Lake View

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Exposed section where maximum attention is required, as well as adequate footwear.

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7

3.84 km

Monte Generoso Alpine Route

Highlight • Climb

The alpine variant up to Monte Generoso is the only highlight. The path is great for climbing and very well secured in the very exposed places. For those who find …

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8

4.62 km

Monte Generoso is a real panoramic balcony overlooking Lake Lugano and all the surrounding mountains, from the summit you can also see a small glimpse of Lake Como and Lake Maggiore.

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6.85 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.06 km

1.81 km

1.24 km

612 m

418 m

283 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

2.90 km

1.02 km

889 m

539 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

23°C

8°C

18 %

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