Trans Swiss Trail
Ticino, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in Ticino, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 15.9 mi (25.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,538 ft (1,688 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 55 min
- High point
- 2,858 ft (871 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Puntobelvedere 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Puntorosso 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Puntoarancio 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Peak: Sasso del Cucù 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Puntogiallo 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Peak: Monte San Salvatore 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Parco San Grato 10 mi (16 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Castello di Morcote 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.9 mi (24 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Swing of the world 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Georges Baklanoff 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Eugen d'Albert 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from start
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Questions about Trans Swiss Trail
How long is Trans Swiss Trail?
Trans Swiss Trail is 15.9 mi (25.5 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 55 min. It climbs 5,538 ft (1,688 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,858 ft (871 m).
How hard is Trans Swiss Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Trans Swiss Trail?
Parking at the start, Fee. Closest lot to the start: Autosilo Palazzo Mantegazza. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Trans Swiss Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 0.3 mi (0.5 km), 6.6 mi (10.6 km), 8.6 mi (13.9 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 4.3 mi (6.9 km), 9.8 mi (15.7 km), 15.4 mi (24.8 km).
Is Trans Swiss Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (86% under trees).
What can you do on Trans Swiss Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Trans Swiss Trail?
da Stella e Sonia, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Assos Boutique Lugano, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Trans Swiss Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Trans Swiss Trail
- Percorso Vita Ticino · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Percorso vita Paradiso Ticino · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Ferrata d‘Arrampicata Ticino · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Trans Swiss Trail Ticino · Expert · 11.8 mi (19.1 km)
- La via del lago Ticino · Moderate · 13.1 mi (21.1 km)
- Collina d'Oro Bike Ticino · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Scairolo - Montagnola Ticino · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Percorso vita Breganzona Ticino · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap