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Spinirolo Oil Factory Chimney loop from Meride

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Switzerland
Ticino

Spinirolo Oil Factory Chimney loop from Meride

Moderate

4.8

(29)

137

hikers

Spinirolo Oil Factory Chimney loop from Meride

04:21

11.8km

610m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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125 m

Fossil Museum of Monte San Giorgio

Highlight • Monument

Meride Fossil Museum
Fossil Museum of Monte San Giorgio
Permanent exhibition
The Fossil Museum of Monte San Giorgio, rebuilt and expanded by the Ticino architect Mario Botta, was inaugurated on …

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747 m

Chapel of the Visitation (Oldelli Chapel)

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Chapel built in the 16th century on the path leading to Monte San Giorgio.

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3

2.30 km

Chapel of Sant'Uberto at Cascina

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Small chapel on the path that leads to the summit of Monte San Giorgio.

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4

2.32 km

Cassina Hut and Church of Saint Hubert

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Cassina is located at 900 meters above sea level, on the southern slope of San Giorgio. The small church of Sant'Uberto and the shelter of the Adenofora society are the …

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3.14 km

Abandoned Building at Alpe Forello

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An abandoned building along the path to Monte San Giorgio.

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4.82 km

Ancient Chestnut Trees at Alpe di Brusino

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Historical meeting point on the slopes of Monte San Giorgio on an original alp surrounded by centuries-old chestnut trees. Fantastic view of Lake Lugano.

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10.3 km

Spinirolo Oil Factory Chimney

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In 1910, the newly established Società Anonima Miniere Schisti Bituminosi di Meride e Besano inaugurated a factory for the production of oil in Spinirolo near Meride. The oil was obtained …

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11.2 km

From the viewing platform you can enjoy an impressive view of the gorge with waterfall.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

3.32 km

2.56 km

606 m

446 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

1.76 km

1.11 km

1.01 km

315 m

277 m

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Elevation

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Lowest point (570 m)

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April 27, 2024,2024-07-08 Meride - Alpe di Brusino
Wonderful hike through the woods near Mendrisio.

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