Carona – Riva Paradiso, Lugano loop from Melide

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Switzerland

Ticino

Carona – Riva Paradiso, Lugano loop from Melide

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Carona – Riva Paradiso, Lugano loop from Melide

02:01

24.9km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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897 m

Carona

Highlight • Settlement

At an altitude of 602 meters between the peaks of Monte San Salvatore and Monte Arbostora lies the small town of Carona. The picturesque village is proud of its long history and of its countless architects, sculptors and plasterers who have left behind magnificent churches and houses over time.

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945 m

Carona Historic Center

Highlight • Settlement

Partially restored and beautifully done, picturesque village. Worth a detour if you're hiking anyway.

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6.28 km

View of Lake Lugano from Vico Morcote

Highlight • Viewpoint

Descending from Carona to Morcote you come to the village of Vico Morcote from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Lugano and Mount San Giorgio.

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6.57 km

Vico Morcote village and Church of Santa Maria del Sasso

Highlight • Settlement

Thanks to its favorable location between forests and vineyards, this town is an architectural gem and tourist attraction for the entire region.
The old town center of Vico Morcote is very well preserved and is characterized by narrow streets and arcades, buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries and a majestic baroque church in a wonderful panoramic location.

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6.69 km

Church of Saints Simon and Fedele

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautifully situated church high above Lake Lugano

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13.6 km

Ciona Village

Highlight • Settlement

very beautiful old village

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15.6 km

Grotto del Pep

Highlight • Restaurant

Grotto del Pep - is no longer a secret. The Spareribs are the best between Mesocco and Nebraska.:-) Seriously, when you want to go for dinner make sure you make your reservation well in advance. Lunch is less crowded...

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19.1 km

Riva Paradiso, Lugano

Highlight • Lake

The combination of Swiss quality combined with Italian way of life makes Lugano the ideal place to celebrate La Dolce Vita. The largest city of Ticino lies embedded in a breathtaking lake and mountain landscape.

More information can be found here: luganoturismo.ch/de

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