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Tenero-Contra

View of Verzasca Dam – View of Mergoscia loop from Tenero

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Switzerland

Ticino

Tenero-Contra

View of Verzasca Dam – View of Mergoscia loop from Tenero

Hard

4.7

(41)

413

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View of Verzasca Dam – View of Mergoscia loop from Tenero

01:53

21.5km

750m

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: March 2, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

View of Lake Maggiore and Magadino Plain

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Fantastic views of Lake Maggiore and Contra on the other side.

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5.39 km

View of Verzasca Dam

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Great view of the Verzasca dam

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7.09 km

View of Mergoscia

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Good tour also feasible for beginners

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7.10 km

Shrine of Marjanna and Giuseppe Pertini with a view of Mergoscia

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Nice view. Ride over old
Road / not the tunnel is very nice.

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9.59 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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16.2 km

Waterfall with lagoon in Ticino

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Large waterfall with lagoon and park bench.

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19.6 km

Chapel with a view of the Magadino Plain

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Great view over the Magadino plain

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21.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

3.69 km

2.46 km

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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View of Verzasca Dam – View of Mergoscia loop from Tenero

View of Lake Maggiore and Magadino Plain

View of Verzasca Dam

View of Mergoscia

Shrine of Marjanna and Giuseppe Pertini with a view of Mergoscia

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