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Via Verde Varesina from Porto Ceresio to Poncione di Ganna

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Via Verde Varesina from Porto Ceresio to Poncione di Ganna

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Via Verde Varesina from Porto Ceresio to Poncione di Ganna

07:30

21.5km

960m

Hiking

Historic cobblestone trail through chestnut forests to Poncione di Ganna's summit cross overlooking Lake Lugano.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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 10.2 km for 250 m

After 11.6 km for 48 m

After 11.8 km for 161 m

After 12.2 km for 239 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.77 km

Chiesa di san Giacomo

Place Of Worship

6.44 km

Strologo Communal Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Along the path you can observe the canalization and catchment works of the old Bisuschio aqueduct dated 1934

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7.97 km

Poncione di Ganna

Highlight • Summit

8.44 km

Trail 43 and Watchtower of Ponte di Ocre

Highlight • Trail

9.23 km

Chestnut Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

9.62 km

View of the Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

We recommend starting from the car park located in the village of Alpe Tedesco, it is located under the main road and from there the mule track begins which joins the proposed itinerary.

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10.3 km

Rock on the trail to Poncione di Ganna

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock with a particular shape found on the path to Poncione di Ganna.

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10.4 km

Poncione di Ganna (993 m)

Highlight • Summit

Try to go on a nice day, it's very exposed so the wind will go through you , it's a short but steep rocky climb up to the top but worth it , a great panorama.

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11.0 km

Rest Hut and Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Open the door of the house and find the surprise, in case you run out of energy.

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11.6 km

Monte Minisfreddo

Highlight • Summit

Predominantly wooded peak, less panoramic than the foresummit better known as Monte San Bernardo. The ridge path that connects to Poncione di Ganna, on the northwest side, is steep and …

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20.7 km

Beach

21.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

5.41 km

4.82 km

1.93 km

1.89 km

490 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.52 km

4.94 km

3.99 km

2.68 km

1.87 km

1.34 km

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Via Verde Varesina from Porto Ceresio to Poncione di Ganna

Strologo Communal Aqueduct

Poncione di Ganna

Trail 43 and Watchtower of Ponte di Ocre

Chestnut Forest Trail

View of the Mountains

Rock on the trail to Poncione di Ganna

Poncione di Ganna (993 m)

Rest Hut and Memorial

Monte Minisfreddo

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