Hiking

ViaGottardo
Stage 18, Lugano (Paradiso)–Morcote

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ViaGottardo
Stage 18, Lugano (Paradiso)–Morcote
From Paradiso, the demanding but rewarding route climbs to San Salvatore, the best-known vantage point on the Luganersee lake. Passing typical Ticino villages, picturesque landscapes and hospitable grotti, the hike leads slowly down to Morcote.
From Paradiso, the demanding but rewarding route climbs to San Salvatore, the best-known vantage point on the Luganersee lake. Passing typical Ticino villages, picturesque landscapes and hospitable grotti, the hike leads slowly down to Morcote.
Length
12 km
Ascent | Descent
840 m | 860 m
Hiking time
4 h 30 min
Grade | Fitness level
easy
(hiking trail)
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
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360
Transit Lugano
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Lugano-Paradiso–Lugano Stazione
Lugano-Paradiso–Lugano Stazione
or
Lugano Stazione–Lugano-Paradiso
Lugano Stazione–Lugano-Paradiso
Reason: The route section between Lugano Bahnhof and Lugano-Paradiso is not signalised.
SBB Timetable
311
Ascent Monte S. Salvatore
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Lugano-Paradiso MS–Monte San Salvatore
Lugano-Paradiso MS–Monte San Salvatore
or
Monte San Salvatore–Lugano-Paradiso MS
Monte San Salvatore–Lugano-Paradiso MS
Reason: metres in height saved approx. 600m.
SBB Timetable
Arrival | return travel
Contact
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