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Monte Generoso Railway Bridge – Monte Generoso Ascent loop from Mendrisio

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Monte Generoso Railway Bridge – Monte Generoso Ascent loop from Mendrisio

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48

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Monte Generoso Railway Bridge – Monte Generoso Ascent loop from Mendrisio

01:09

16.5km

560m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

130 m

Mendrisio railway station

Highlight • Rest Area

2

1.56 km

Strappo dell'Acquedotto

Highlight • Climb

To climb Monte Generoso the most common first section to tackle is the famous "Strappo dell'acquedotto", also ridden at the 2009 Road Cycling World Championships.

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3

3.37 km

Parish Church of San Zeno

Highlight • Religious Site

From the church of Salorino you can admire a wonderful view over the entire Mendrisiotto area.

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4

6.17 km

San Nicolao station (Monte Generoso Railway)

Highlight • Rest Area

It is also possible to get to the summit of Monte Generoso with the wonderful "Monte Generoso Train" which leaves from Riva San Vitale, here is the penultimate station before arriving at the summit.

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5

8.33 km

Monte Generoso Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At this point the road meets a point where the train passes, raised by a bridge, if you are lucky enough to pass at the exact moment the train passes it is wonderful.

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6

12.3 km

Monte Generoso Ascent

Highlight • Climb

A non-trivial climb, for the most part, in the middle of the green woods. It immediately appears challenging and in double figures, and then always continues above 7% except for …

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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

515 m

308 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

225 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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10°C

97 %

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