Ponte Romano Al Salto – View of Lake Maggiore loop from Minusio

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Ponte Romano Al Salto – View of Lake Maggiore loop from Minusio

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Ponte Romano Al Salto – View of Lake Maggiore loop from Minusio

02:35

7.74km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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534 m

Brione sopra Minusio — historic village with views of Lake Maggiore

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Wonderful view of Lake Maggiore.

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2.32 km

Ponte Romano Al Salto

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Ancient Roman stone bridge, among the paths that from Contra lead to the Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso.

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3.15 km

View of Lake Maggiore

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4.33 km

View of Tenero and Lake Maggiore from Contra

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From Tenero you can walk to the dam “007”, which leads over many steps and easy uphill roads. The path is rewarded with a great view.

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4.33 km

Contra Village

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Tenero-Contra is an idyllic community in Ticino, framed on one side by Lake Maggiore and on the other by the magnificent hilly landscape. Here you can refill your supplies, simply …

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6.69 km

Capèla Rota

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The chapel was built at the beginning of 1600 as a small devotional chapel on an important road connection at the time. The only mule track from Locarno to Tendrasca …

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