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Switzerland
Ticino
Distretto di Lugano
Morcote

View of Lake Lugano – View of Lake Lugano loop from Morcote

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Ticino
Distretto di Lugano
Morcote

View of Lake Lugano – View of Lake Lugano loop from Morcote

Hard

4.8

(32)

248

hikers

View of Lake Lugano – View of Lake Lugano loop from Morcote

06:57

19.6km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 829 m for 36 m

Waypoints

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6.17 km

Carona Village

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At an altitude of 602 meters lies between the peaks of Monte San Salvatore and Monte Arbostora the small town of Carona. The picturesque village is proud of its long …

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2

8.19 km

View of Lake Lugano

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Nice vantage point to enjoy the view of the lake

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8.93 km

Excellent viewpoint

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Great view from up there!

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4

13.3 km

San Grato Botanical Garden

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The park stretches along the upper slopes of the 835-meter-high Monte Pescia, extending considerably in length and height over approximately 200,000 square meters. It offers a wealth of flowers, shrubs, …

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5

13.8 km

View of Lake Lugano

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Unfortunately, the swing is missing. Otherwise, the view is fantastic.

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6

15.4 km

View of Lake Lugano

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There is free parking in Carabbia. However, it is limited. You have to be there early. But an ideal starting point for circumnavigating the Abostora via Torello.

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17.4 km

Vico Morcote Village and Church

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The small town exudes the Italian flair in the 🇨🇭

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19.1 km

View of Morcote and Lake Lugano

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Morcote is a former fishing village on the shores of Lake Lugano. In the narrow streets, you stroll along the richly decorated facades of ancient patrician houses. Also worth seeing …

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.84 km

3.63 km

3.54 km

3.44 km

1.67 km

519 m

Surfaces

8.41 km

4.45 km

2.47 km

2.30 km

1.15 km

519 m

319 m

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Thursday 3 September

29°C

15°C

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Comments

December 3, 2021,ticino "nomol herbscht" türli🍁☘️☀️über san salvatore nach alpe vicania and back
hiking door in the ticino bi great weather ... actually my ticino homerun bike mountain, but today on foot over the san salvatore to alpe vicania for lunch and back monte arbosteria to carona ... at 10 degrees, pure sun, partly in the height of snow ... cozy round ☀️🍀👍

relive:
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January 22, 2022,Morcote - San Salvatore
Nice tour with pleasant temperatures in January 2022 when it is gray and wet in the north.

Above Morcote I didn't follow the signpost, but "ascended" via Vico Morcote.

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