{"id":36436,"date":"2020-10-26T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T07:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=36436"},"modified":"2020-10-25T10:21:59","modified_gmt":"2020-10-25T09:21:59","slug":"lugano-trekking-routes-sottoceneri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/lugano-trekking-routes-sottoceneri\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Lugano: 2 Trekking routes in the Sottoceneri Nature Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the pre-Alpine mountains to the lakefront with its Mediterranean charm, a 130 km itinerary to discover the Sottoceneri in all its beautiful variety. Alternatively, 3 days of trekking immersed in the nature of the Lugano area.<\/h2>\n

Lake Lugano<\/strong> is a nature reserve in the Sottoceneri region of Ticino<\/strong>. The cantonal law provides for the protection<\/strong> of biotopes and natural habitats<\/strong> in this rich area. An alliance with the territory aimed at protecting its incredible biodiversity<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ceresio<\/strong>, the other name of Lake Lugano, derives from the Latin Ceresium<\/em>, of uncertain etymology. According to some, its most accurate translation would be “bluer than the sky”<\/strong>. Being on the border between Italy and Switzerland<\/strong>, it is an out-of-town destination much appreciated by Italians who love to walk in breathtaking landscapes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Silvia Rao on Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n

The Percorso Lago di Lugano<\/strong> and the Lugano trekking tour<\/strong> are part of the 830 km of hiking trails<\/strong> that cross the Lugano region. It is a real paradise for trekking lovers, satisfying both experienced and novice hikers.<\/p>\n

Percorso Lago di Lugano<\/h2>\n

The route is divided into 9 stages of about 15 km each<\/strong>. There is no need to walk all at once, as each stage deserves a single trip.<\/p>\n

The starting point is in Magliaso<\/strong>, where a voyage from Monte Lema to Monte Tamaro<\/strong> begins. Here, in Alpe Foppa you can find the Chapel of Santa Maria degli Angeli<\/strong>, designed by the famous architect Mario Botta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Chapel of Santa Maria degli Angeli (Mount Tamaro). Photo by Stefan Kern on Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n

The route continues through the Denti della Vecchia<\/strong>, a group of limestone mountains. It includes Mount Boglia<\/strong>, that offers the most enchanting viewpoint<\/strong> in the entire region. From here you can easily reach the city of Lugano<\/strong>, where you can rest before starting the next ascending stages. Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking city outside Italy<\/strong> and is a perfect mix<\/strong> of Mediterranean and Swiss culture. What’s more, this is a city full of museums, English parks and Renaissance villas.<\/p>\n

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Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Lugano. Photo by adege on Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n

The itinerary continues from Monte Salvatore<\/strong> to the picturesque fishing village of Morcote<\/strong>. Indeed, thanks to its architectural beauty, the village became part of the association “The most beautiful villages in Switzerland”<\/strong> in 2016. Whereas on Monte San Giorgio<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> for its findings, a visit to the Fossil Museums<\/strong><\/a> is a must.<\/p>\n\n\t\t