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Tenero-Contra

Verzasca Dam – View of the Verzasca Dam loop from Tenero-Contra

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Switzerland

Ticino

Tenero-Contra

Verzasca Dam – View of the Verzasca Dam loop from Tenero-Contra

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Verzasca Dam – View of the Verzasca Dam loop from Tenero-Contra

01:54

13.4km

740m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 29, 2026

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1.79 km

Verzasca Dam (Contra Dam)

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Coming from Contra, you have to carry the bike a few meters down the hiking trail. However, the climb on this side of the valley is much more pleasant as there is almost no traffic here

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1.86 km

Verzasca Dam

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The Verzasca dam is located at the entrance of the Verzasca Valley, an original and scenic valley two kilometers above Lake Maggiore in the canton of Ticino. The view from …

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2.85 km

View of the Verzasca Dam

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The Verzasca Dam is an impressive sight and one of the highest dams in Switzerland, rising 220 metres above the Verzasca Valley. From this vantage point you will have a …

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6.62 km

View of Lago di Vogorno and Verzasca Dam from Mergoscia

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From Mergoscia you have probably the most comprehensive view of Lake Vogorno with the Verzasca dam.

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6.72 km

Church of Saints James and Gotthard, Mergoscia

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The original church, mentioned in the early 14th century, was expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. It has a single nave with a barrel vault and a choir covered …

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6.79 km

Chiesa dei Santi in Mergoscia

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In the picturesque town with around 200 residents, the church Chiesa dei Santi is truly a highlight. From here you can also enjoy a perfect view of the Lago di Vogorno reservoir.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

3.78 km

2.60 km

2.59 km

Surfaces

9.33 km

1.59 km

1.09 km

1.05 km

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Verzasca Dam – View of the Verzasca Dam loop from Tenero-Contra

Verzasca Dam (Contra Dam)

Verzasca Dam

View of the Verzasca Dam

View of Lago di Vogorno and Verzasca Dam from Mergoscia

Church of Saints James and Gotthard, Mergoscia

Chiesa dei Santi in Mergoscia

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