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Chiesa dei SS. Carpoforo e Gottardo MergosciaPhoto: Alessio Pizzicannella, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
moderate
Distance 17.7 km
Duration1:40 h
Ascent549 m
Descent549 m
Highest point729 m
Lowest point215 m
Starting from Tenero, a town known mostly for its campsites and the CST (national youth sports centre), the road snakes around the houses before climbing up to Contra, where you get great views of Lake Maggiore and the Locarno area. After Contra, the route takes you through a sparse forest above the Verzasca river. To avoid the long road tunnel (1300 m), we recommend that you take the old road to the right of this. While doing this might add a bit of distance, at least you stay in the open air. On reaching Mergoscia, enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Vogorno ahead and Lake Maggiore behind. You might wish to visit the parish church, whose bell tower is a recognised energy point. Return to Tenero following the same route.

Author
Mariano Berri
Update: December 01, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
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
Start
Tenero (215 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
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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Destination
Tenero
Turn-by-turn directions
Tenero-Mondacce-Moresio-Contra-Mergoscia-Contra-Moresio-Mondacce-Tenero
Coordinates
SwissGrid
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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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
- E-Bike/E-MTB
- Exchangeable battery
- Battery charger
- Bike helmet
- Cycling backpack (approx. 35 liters) with rain cover
- Comfotable sneakers
- Cycling shoes if necessary
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Cycling jersey if necessary
- Change of clothes
- Cycling gloves
- Bicycle pump
- Bicycle tools
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- Drink bottle and convenient fixture
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone
- Phone fixture for handlebar if necessary
- Headlight and reflectors
- Maps
- Travel documents
Difficulty
moderate
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
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