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green-green National network 2 · REL 15669235

Trans Swiss Trail

11,8 km from Tesserete to Lugano (Comano) through alpine terrain and mountains.

Tesserete Lugano (Comano) linear
11,8km Distance
demanding Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
30 views
3 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Quiet area Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Tappa 30

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03 · 13 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument viewpoint Attraction summit
Giorgio Washington monument · on the route 9,9 km 84%
Panorama sulla città viewpoint · on the route 9,9 km 84%
Busto Carlo Battaglini monument · on the route 9,9 km 84%
Clay Regazzoni Attraction · 30 m off route 9,9 km 84%
Steve Lee Attraction · 33 m off route 9,9 km 84%
Lo Spartaco di Vela monument · 42 m off route 9,9 km 84%
San Bernardo summit · 47 m off route 9,9 km 84%
Piodera viewpoint · 105 m off route 9,9 km 84%
Matro Rotondo summit · 113 m off route 9,9 km 84%
Sasso Scuro summit · 202 m off route 9,9 km 84%
Guglielmo Tell monument · 251 m off route 9,9 km 84%
Monumento all'indipendenza del Ticino monument · 298 m off route 9,9 km 84%
Panorama sulla Città dal Parco Tassino viewpoint · 308 m off route 9,9 km 84%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 5,9 km 11,8 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Trans Swiss Trail is 11.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Trans Swiss Trail takes approximately 2h 56min to complete.
No, Trans Swiss Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Tesserete to Lugano (Comano). Plan ahead for return transport.
Trans Swiss Trail starts at Tesserete.
Trans Swiss Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Trans Swiss Trail is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.
Yes, Trans Swiss Trail is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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