View of Verzasca Dam – View of Mergoscia loop from Tenero

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Tenero-Contra

View of Verzasca Dam – View of Mergoscia loop from Tenero

Hard

4.7

(45)

405

riders

View of Verzasca Dam – View of Mergoscia loop from Tenero

02:18

25.5km

970m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 25.3 km for 214 m

Waypoints

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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18.2 km

Super cozy osteria - especially when wg. In rainy weather no other guests are present and the landlord serves you exclusively. The sayings ("Kriminalwasser", "A table without wine is like a day without sun") were also not missing for fine dining. We enjoyed the stay very much and hiked on elated.

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25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

4.96 km

3.69 km

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

154 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

August 26, 2022,Hoch nach Mergoscia 🇨🇭

Mergoscia is a small Ticino village in the Verzasca Valley with a beautiful church from whose garden you have a great view of the Verzasca dam and Lake Maggiore. E-bikes are not a bad idea for the ascent, in places there is an incline of 26%. Shortly before Mergoscia, it is essential to take the old access road, which is …

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