Lake Lugano – Lake Lugano loop from Capolago Lago

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Lake Lugano – Lake Lugano loop from Capolago Lago

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Lake Lugano – Lake Lugano loop from Capolago Lago

03:13

49.7km

660m

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: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16 m

Lake Lugano

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Lake Lugano, also known as Ceresio, is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful of the pre-Alpine lakes.
Its waters mainly extend into Swiss territory, in the Canton of Ticino, …

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5.29 km

View of Monte San Salvatore and Lake Lugano

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Great view of the San Salvatore and Lake Lugano.

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6.63 km

Brusino Arsizio village

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Old village on Lake Lugano and at the foot of Monte San Giorgio on the road that leads from Riva San Vitale to Porto Ceresio (Italy). Originally the economy was …

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11.3 km

Beach

21.4 km

Lake Lugano

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The lake is divided between the Italian and Swiss borders and takes its name from the Swiss city of the same name. It is very beautiful as are its streets. …

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29.8 km

Viewpoint

32.7 km

View of Lake Lugano from Brusimpiano

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excellent view of the lake after the 1st hairpin, excellent and perhaps even more after the 2nd

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38.9 km

Porto Ceresio Waterfront Promenade

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Porto Ceresio belongs to the province of Varese on Lake Lugano, and was made famous as an internationally renowned center of craftsmanship and art. Very inhabited and busy city, but worth a passing visit.

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46.1 km

Beautiful view of Monte Generoso

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Flat route with a great view over Lake Lugano. Sometimes a bit of traffic, no dedicated cycle paths, so be careful.

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49.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

20.1 km

2.45 km

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

963 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

20°C

8°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

April 23, 2024,Haslach Bike Tours -Tessin 3. Tag - am Luganer See

The first part was partly an old railway line and the scenery was beautiful. Along Lake Lugano it was mostly on the road and therefore not really recommended. The weather is getting better now, but that doesn't help us as the holiday is now over.

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