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Trans Swiss Trail

National route No. 2, Morcote–Mendrisio
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Description

National route
No. 2 (Morcote–Mendrisio)
Length
13 km
Ascent • Descent
↑ 900 m • ↓ 840 m
Lowest point • Highest point
271 m • 1032 m
Hiking time
4 h 45 min
Grade
medium (mountain hiking trail)
Fitness level
medium
The Monte San Giorgio, also known as the «Fossil Mountain», is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, tackled after a short boat trip. Dinosaur fossils dating back 230-240 million years can be marvelled at in a small museum in Meride.

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