Lugano Bike - Route Collection

Lugano Bike

A collection of 6 cycling routes.

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About this collection

A collection of cycling routes around Lake Lugano in Switzerland’s Ticino. Think lakefront spins mixed with forest tracks, balcony roads, and punchy climbs. Surfaces range from smooth asphalt to gravel and dirt, so it’s best on a gravel or mountain bike; road riders can cherry‑pick the paved sections.

Expect big views from Monte Brè and San Salvatore, quiet chestnut woods, and postcard towns like Gandria and Morcote. Some routes skirt the Italian border, adding that Swiss‑Italian vibe (and easy espresso stops).

Starts vary, but most loops connect easily from Lugano and nearby towns by train or boat. Pick a short scenic cruise or a longer off‑road session—there’s a solid mix of paths, tracks, and quiet roads. Bring low gears, good brakes, and wider tires, and you’re set. Best from spring to autumn; summers can be hot and busy, winters quieter but shady on north slopes.

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Duration: 112.1 km
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Avg. speed: 9,218 m
Ascent: 10,299 m
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Lugano Bike

Routes in this collection

All 6 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

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Lugano Bike Tappa 1

Cycling route in Viganello, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Stage 1 kicks off in Viganello, just across the Cassarate from central Lugano, and threads up the hillside before rolling into Pregassona. It’s short but punchy, with a couple of steep ramps and a quick descent, plus peeks toward Monte Brè and Lake Lugano. Perfect as a warm-up for the Lugano Bike r…

2.2 km
Distance: 240 m
Ascent: 314 m
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Cycling route in Pregassona, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Short but punchy first stage from Pregassona (Lugano) to Cadro. You will climb hard into the hills above the city, topping out around 1,400 m before a long descent toward Cadro. About 21 km with 1,700 m+ of climbing – bring low gears, water, and snacks. Expect quiet corners and big views over Lugan…

20.7 km
Distance: 1,728 m
Ascent: 1,201 m
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Cycling route in Tesserete, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Stage 2 rolls out from Tesserete in the Capriasca, climbing through chestnut woods toward the Val Colla ridges. Expect balcony views over Lake Lugano with Monte Bar and the Denti della Vecchia on the skyline. Finish in Cadro on fun, sometimes rocky singletrack. A solid mix of steady climbs and rewa…

27.7 km
Distance: 3,820 m
Ascent: 4,729 m
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Cycling route in Gravesano, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

From Gravesano, this stage heads straight into the hills with a serious climb to roughly 1,850 m, then drops all the way to Cadenazzo on the Magadino plain. Expect steady grinding up high, wide views, and a long, rewarding descent. Gravesano sits above Lugano in Malcantone; Cadenazzo is the gateway…

27.8 km
Distance: 2,300 m
Ascent: 1,984 m
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Cycling route in Pura, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Stage 3 kicks off in Pura above Lake Lugano and winds through Malcantone’s chestnut woods before dropping to Gravesano in the Vedeggio valley. It’s short but punchy: about 11 km with roughly 690 m up and 770 m down, so expect steady climbs and a fun descent. On clear days you’ll get great views tow…

10.9 km
Distance: 688 m
Ascent: 772 m
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Cycling route in Pura, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

From Pura in Malcantone, you climb through chestnut woods to panoramic tracks before a long, flowing descent to lakeside Caslano. It’s about 23 km with ~440 m up and plenty of downhill (~1,300 m). Surfaces are mixed—lots of gravel and trails—so a gravel or MTB is ideal. Expect views of Lake Lugano …

22.8 km
Distance: 442 m
Ascent: 1,298 m
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