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From Mines to Fossils – Forello loop from Monte San Giorgio

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Switzerland
Ticino
Distretto di Lugano
Brusino Arsizio

From Mines to Fossils – Forello loop from Monte San Giorgio

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From Mines to Fossils – Forello loop from Monte San Giorgio

01:09

5.36km

450m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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925 m

From Mines to Fossils

Highlight • Natural Monument

At this point is the famous fossil mine (World Heritage Site) of a world that has been past 240 million years. You can find out more about this on the …

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2.38 km

Forello

Highlight • Historical Site

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2.66 km

On Monte San Giorgio you will find yourself in a bivouac where you can stay sheltered, there are drinks and water inside the bivouac, which are not free!
There is …

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2.94 km

Abandoned Building at Alpe Forello

Highlight • Structure

An abandoned building along the path to Monte San Giorgio.

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5.23 km

View of Lake Lugano from Serpiano

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Located between the lake and the mountains, Hotel Serpiano is a natural place for young and old: relaxing excursions on foot or by bike, playground in the woods, in a …

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5.36 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

663 m

441 m

182 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

182 m

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