Mountain Bike – Ponte Tresa – Bedigliora – Ponte Tresa
Tresa Bike – Nr. 353
Explore the nature, history and culture of Malcantone on the Tresa Bike trail. The route leads you through the region's typical hill country.
After starting by Lake Lugano in Ponte Tresa, ride uphill on a dirt road through the woods. The route continues uphill and downhill through picturesque villages. Outside the town centres you'll see lots of modern architecture, but in the heart of the villages you'll feel like you’ve taken a step back in time.
The Museo del Malcantone in Curio presents fascinating facts about the region's history.
Between Beride and Castelrotto you'll follow part of the «Traces of Man» themed hiking trail, where buildings and relics provide an insight into how people used to live in this region.
The Tresa river, which forms the border with Italy, leads back to Ponte Tresa. Its banks provide a valuable habitat for plants and animals. At the end of the tour, Lake Lugano in Ponte Tresa is a wonderful place to relax.
Length
21 km
Length of which unsurfaced
7 km (7 of 21)
Length of which Singletrail
4 km (4 of 7)
Height difference
Ponte Tresa – Ponte Tresa: 454 m
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Requirements
easy
Time
Ponte Tresa – Ponte Tresa: 2 h 39'
Conditions
easy
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Notes
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Signalization
The side trip to Monte Mondini is not signposted.
This route is only signposted in one direction: Ponte Tresa – Pura – Castelrotto – Ponte Tresa
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Related activities
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History Museum - Curio
Museo del Malcantone
The Malcantone Museum in Curio in Switzerland has recently undergone a radical makeover and the contents of the museum have been completely overhauled.
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Theme Trails
Man’s Traces
An ideal combination of culture, history and nature along the circular path that connects the picturesque villages of Castelrotto and Beride.
