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Vira (Gambarogno)

Lake Maggiore – Botanical Garden of Gambarogno loop from Magadino-Vira

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Vira (Gambarogno)

Lake Maggiore – Botanical Garden of Gambarogno loop from Magadino-Vira

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Lake Maggiore – Botanical Garden of Gambarogno loop from Magadino-Vira

00:56

13.3km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.99 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.76 km

Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Lake

On weekdays in the morning in north-south direction little traffic and easy to drive on. The south-north direction is not recommended, as many Italians and Swiss commute north to work.

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2

5.63 km

Lakeside Road to Locarno

Highlight • Cycleway

3

5.91 km

Gerra Village and Lakeside

Highlight • Settlement

Walk down to the public beach through the picturesque streets.

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4

8.11 km

View of Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

9.68 km

Botanical Garden of Gambarogno

Highlight • Natural

The Gambarogno Botanical Garden, located in Vairano-San Nazzaro, is known for its collection of camellias and magnolias, one of the richest in Europe. Thanks to its hillside location, terrain and …

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6

11.0 km

View of Lake Maggiore

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View of Lake Maggiore

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7

11.8 km

View of Lago Maggiore and Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Simply great, after every bend you are rewarded with a fabulous view of the lake 🚲⛰️👍💪🏻

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8

11.9 km

Serpentine Road Above Lake Maggiore

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Simply great 👍
Every curve is rewarded with a fantastic view of the lake 🚲⛰️💪🏻

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B

13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

891 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

239 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

32°C

21°C

81 %

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