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Tenero-Mergoscia-Tenero

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    Starting from Tenero, a town known mostly for its campsites and the CST (national youth sports centre), the road snakes around the houses before climbing up to Contra, where you get great views of Lake Maggiore and the Locarno area.
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    Distance 17.7 km
    1:40 h
    549 m
    549 m
    729 m
    215 m
    After Contra, the route takes you through a sparse forest above the Verzasca river. To avoid the long road tunnel (1300 m), we recommend that you take the old road to the right of this. While doing this might add a bit of distance, at least you stay in the open air. On reaching Mergoscia, enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Vogorno ahead and Lake Maggiore behind. You might wish to visit the parish church, whose bell tower is a recognised energy point. Return to Tenero following the same route.
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    Update: November 18, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    729 m
    Lowest point
    215 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 32.39%Road 67.60%
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    5.7 km
    Road
    12 km
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    Coordinates

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    2'708'897E 1'115'319N
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    46.180534, 8.848973
    DMS
    46°10'49.9"N 8°50'56.3"E
    UTM
    32T 488343 5114117
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    Equipment

    • E-Bike/E-MTB
    • Exchangeable battery
    • Battery charger
    • Bike helmet
    • Cycling backpack (approx. 35 liters) with rain cover
    • Comfotable sneakers
    • Cycling shoes if necessary
    • Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
    • Cycling jersey if necessary
    • Change of clothes
    • Cycling gloves
    • Bicycle pump
    • Bicycle tools
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Snacks and drinking water
    • Drink bottle and convenient fixture
    • First aid kit
    • Mobile phone
    • Phone fixture for handlebar if necessary
    • Headlight and reflectors
    • Maps
    • Travel documents

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    17.7 km
    Duration
    1:40 h
    Ascent
    549 m
    Descent
    549 m
    Highest point
    729 m
    Lowest point
    215 m
    Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available eBike

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