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It departs from an idyllic little lake and passes through the woods of the Collina d'Oro (the Golden Hill). It then reaches another water element, the Lake of Lugano, which is on the other side of the hill.
You depart from the small lake of Muzzano, a rare example of a glacier lake in the hills of Lugano; here, at just a stone's throw from the city, you can admire a lovely lakeshore which has remained intact and unspoilt by buildings, offering you the possibility of taking a plunge into nature.
Along the way, you pass through Montagnola, where Hermann Hesse the Nobel Prize for Literature lived. This village features a museum dedicated to Hesse and also a path bearing his name. Despite the fact that he had always loved travelling all over the world, his health and love for the beauties of this region, led him to retire here, where he also developed a second passion, painting, inspired by the splendid landscapes of his surroundings.
Once you've reached the other side of the hill, you'll find the Pian Càsoro Park on the lakeshore, an ideal area for leisure activities, swimming and fun in general. The area open to the public is very much appreciated. The outlet represents a very special natural environment and consequently the Pian Càsoro, is a protected area. In the park there is a biotope that is listed as one of the reproductive site for amphibians and is protected at the Federal level. Many different species of frogs and toads live and reproduce themselves in the pond.
Information for e-MTB: link to the map containing the positions of the charging stations along the route!
With indicative times adapted to the electric MTB.
20 km
10 km (10 of 20)
7 km (7 of 10)
Lago di Muzzano – Lago di Muzzano: 567 m
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Lago di Muzzano – Lago di Muzzano: 2 h 35'
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Diese Route ist nur in eine Richtung signalisiert: Lago di Muzzano – Agra – Scairolo – Lago di Muzzano.
There is no signage between Figino and Noranco: follow the dirt track on the side of the stream.
The small lake of Muzzano (22 hectares) was acquired by Pro Natura in 1945; over the years, ownership was extended to encompass many more small plots of land scattered along its shores.
The town of Montagnola is mainly renowned because of the fact that the German writer Herman Hesse spent half his life there.
The Museum hosts precious evidence of Hermann Hesse’s last 43 years in Montagnola up until his death.