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Vicania Restaurant – View of Lake Lugano loop from Melide

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Vicania Restaurant – View of Lake Lugano loop from Melide

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5.0

(1)

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Vicania Restaurant – View of Lake Lugano loop from Melide

01:12

9.08km

280m

Running

Hard run. 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 13, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.60 km

View of the Lugano and Verzasca Valleys

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Beautiful view that ranges from the mountains of Lugano up to the mountains of the Verzasca Valley and Bellinzona

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1.73 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ongero

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Imposing and rich decorated 17th century church. The plan has the shape of a Latin cross, with a single nave and two side chapels. From the hill you have a fantastic panoramic view of the Lago Lugano.

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4.53 km

Vicania Restaurant

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If the weather is nice, if you want to make a stopover to eat at the Ristorante Vicania, you should reserve in advance. Super location on about half of the circular hike from Carona.

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5.41 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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7.32 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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7.48 km

Parco San Grato Botanical Garden & View of Lake Lugano

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Super cool - where else can you bike through a botanical garden?

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9.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

1.20 km

1.03 km

831 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

2.16 km

1.05 km

970 m

400 m

305 m

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

33°C

22°C

15 %

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Vicania Restaurant – View of Lake Lugano loop from Melide

View of the Lugano and Verzasca Valleys

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ongero

Vicania Restaurant

View of Lake Lugano

San Grato Botanical Garden

Parco San Grato Botanical Garden & View of Lake Lugano

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