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View of Lake Lugano – Morcote Village loop from Morcote

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View of Lake Lugano – Morcote Village loop from Morcote

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View of Lake Lugano – Morcote Village loop from Morcote

04:07

11.5km

610m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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340 m

Santa Maria del Sasso Church and Cemetery, Morcote

Highlight • Religious Site

At the end of the village of Morcote, which was first mentioned in documents in the 10th century, 400 steps lead to a viewing terrace on which the parish church of Santa Maria del Sasso stands. It was probably built in the 13th century and rebuilt in 1462. The orientation was changed in 1758. The late Romanesque bell tower was raised in the 16th century.
The frescoes in the old choir, created in 1513 and attributed to Domenico Sursnicus, are partly hidden behind the organ and depict scenes from the Passion of Jesus. Other frescoes, including the miraculous catch of fish, saints and Renaissance decorations, date back to the turn of the 16th/17th century. The images from the lives of Saints John and Francis, the prophets and sibyls are attributed to Giovan Battista Tarilli.
The stuccoes from 1591 in the Sacrament Chapel refer to the brotherhoods of the 17th century. The illusionist paintings in the chapel opposite are in the Baroque style and were created by Cipriano Pelli from Aranno around 1795.
The main altar made of marble dates from 1758 and bears a statue of the Madonna from the 16th century. The paintings on the sides were created by Davide Antonio Fossati in 1799.

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749 m

View of Lake Lugano from Morcote

Highlight • Viewpoint

Depending on the weather, you can admire different moods and views of Lake Lugano.

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2.02 km

Vicania Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

If the weather is nice, if you want to make a stopover to eat at the Ristorante Vicania, you should reserve in advance. Super location on about half of the circular hike from Carona.

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6.32 km

San Grato Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

The park stretches along the upper slopes of the 835-meter-high Monte Pescia, extending considerably in length and height over approximately 200,000 square meters. It offers a wealth of flowers, shrubs, and trees, as well as a wealth of art objects. In addition, there are repeated magnificent views of Lake Lugano and the opposite mountain ranges to the east, with Monte Generoso as the highest peak. To the west, there are magnificent views of the Valais Alps, including the Monte Rosa massif.

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8.22 km