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Tenero-Mergoscia-Tenero

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  • Church of SS. Carpoforo and Gottardo Mergoscia
    Church of SS. Carpoforo and Gottardo Mergoscia
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    Starting from Tenero, a municipality known especially for its campgrounds and the national youth sports center, the road winds through houses, climbing up to Contra. From here, there is an excellent view of Lake Maggiore and the surroundings of Locarno.

    moderate
    Distance 17.7 km
    1:40 h
    549 m
    549 m
    729 m
    215 m

    Leaving Contra, the road leads over the Verzasca river through a sparse forest. It then passes through a long tunnel (1300 m), so it is recommended to continue on the old road to the right. The route will be a bit longer, but at least in daylight. Once in Mergoscia, there is a beautiful view of Lake Vogorno and Lake Maggiore behind it. Here you can visit the parish church, whose bell tower represents an energy point. Return to Tenero retracing the same route of the ascent.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    729 m
    Lowest point
    215 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 32.39%Road 67.60%
    Asphalt
    5.7 km
    Road
    12 km
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    Coordinates

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    2'708'897E 1'115'319N
    DD
    46.180534, 8.848973
    DMS
    46°10'49.9"N 8°50'56.3"E
    UTM
    32T 488343 5114117
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    Equipment

    • Electric bike/mountain bike
    • Interchangeable battery
    • Battery charger
    • Bike helmet
    • Bike backpack (approx. 35 liters) with rain cover
    • Comfortable and sturdy shoes
    • Bike shoes if necessary
    • Adequate outdoor clothing, resistant in multiple layers
    • Cycling jersey if necessary
    • Change of clothes
    • Cycling gloves
    • Bike pump
    • Bike repair tools
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Food and drinking water
    • Water bottle
    • First aid kit
    • Mobile phone
    • Phone mount for the handlebar, if necessary
    • Light and reflectors
    • Maps
    • Travel documents

    Localization

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    17.7 km
    Duration
    1:40 h
    Ascent
    549 m
    Descent
    549 m
    Highest point
    729 m
    Lowest point
    215 m
    Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available eBike

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