Ascent to Mergoscia and loop around Tenero and Minusio

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Switzerland

Ticino

Tenero-Contra

Ascent to Mergoscia and loop around Tenero and Minusio

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4.5

(59)

264

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Ascent to Mergoscia and loop around Tenero and Minusio

01:59

23.3km

700m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 213 m

After 23.0 km for 273 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

Scenic route from Tenero to Contra

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A panoramic road that connects Tenero to Contra, a town that was once independent but then absorbed by the Municipality of Tenero in the modern era.

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6.25 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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9.51 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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23.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

4.85 km

3.78 km

1.43 km

414 m

149 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

447 m

370 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 November

12°C

9°C

99 %

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Ascent to Mergoscia and loop around Tenero and Minusio

Scenic route from Tenero to Contra

Verzasca Dam (Contra Dam)

View of Lago di Vogorno and Verzasca Dam from Mergoscia

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