Astano is a region nestled within Switzerland's Malcantone Valley, characterized by its gently rolling, densely grown hilly landscape. This area features extensive chestnut forests, panoramic views of Lake Lugano, and prominent natural landmarks such as Monte Lema. The varied terrain and natural beauty of Astano provide a setting for several outdoor sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Astano offers more than 20 routes across several sports like road cycling, hiking,…
101
Routes
4.5
(388)
Average rating
7665
People visited

4.8
(58)
1,750
riders
64.0km
03:49
1,640m
1,640m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(11)
260
riders
60.5km
02:58
770m
770m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(6)
47
riders
29.5km
01:29
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(1)
35
riders
24.4km
01:39
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(14)
90
hikers
13.8km
05:41
1,000m
1,000m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.3
(12)
36
hikers
4.03km
01:13
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(13)
48
hikers
14.4km
04:35
580m
580m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(3)
23
hikers
15.0km
06:15
990m
990m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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14
runners
13.8km
02:25
1,000m
1,000m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
14
runners
6.82km
00:47
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
6.21km
00:40
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
14
runners
9.65km
01:06
190m
190m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
(26)
248
riders
47.8km
03:57
1,550m
1,540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(13)
130
riders
53.5km
04:33
1,830m
1,830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(8)
62
riders
27.6km
02:25
1,000m
1,000m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
(1)
58
riders
19.7km
01:52
540m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5.0
(7)
58
riders
47.9km
04:51
1,400m
1,400m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(11)
77
riders
25.2km
02:24
770m
770m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.2
(5)
52
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
26
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
(3)
35
riders
60.7km
04:40
1,700m
1,700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
60
riders
68.1km
04:42
1,200m
1,200m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
riders
40.5km
03:04
990m
990m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
51.7km
04:06
1,440m
1,440m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
hikers
7.81km
02:50
440m
440m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

6
hikers
11.5km
05:17
900m
900m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

6
hikers
6.88km
02:57
410m
410m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
4
hikers
10.2km
04:09
600m
590m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Astano offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The region features 24 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.44 stars from more than 112,000 visitors. Other activities like Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering are also available.
Astano is known for road cycling routes that wind through green hills, picturesque villages, and chestnut forests. These routes offer diverse landscapes, including challenging climbs and panoramic views over Lake Lugano. Cyclists can explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Astano guide.
Astano provides a wide array of hiking trails for various fitness levels. Options range from easy loops around Astano Pond to more demanding routes with significant elevation gains, such as those leading to Monte Lema. The Hiking around Astano guide details available routes.
Astano is a popular spot for mountain biking, offering a network of routes through dense forests and rolling hills within the Malcantone Valley. Trails range from moderate paths to challenging singletracks. The MTB Trails around Astano guide provides specific route information.
Astano offers options for family-friendly cycling, particularly touring cycling routes that explore charming villages and chestnut forests. Guides like Traffic-free bike rides around Astano can help identify suitable paths for families.
Astano is situated in the Malcantone Valley, characterized by extensive chestnut forests and panoramic views of Lake Lugano. Prominent natural features include Monte Lema, Astano Pond, and the Pevereggia Waterfalls. These landmarks are often integrated into local hiking and cycling routes.
Astano offers routes catering to all fitness levels, from easy loops to more demanding routes with significant elevation gains. For example, hiking trails range from gentle paths around Astano Pond to challenging ascents to Monte Lema. Cycling routes also vary, including both moderate and advanced options.
Astano is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 112,000 visitors exploring its routes. The 24 available routes across various sports have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Astano, including Road Cycling Routes around Astano, Hiking around Astano, and MTB Trails around Astano. Other guides cover Touring cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountain Hikes.
More information about Astano and the surrounding region can be found on the official tourism portal for the Lugano Region. The official website is https://www.luganoregion.com/. For direct inquiries, the phone number is +41 (0)58 220 65 06.
Yes, Astano is suitable for touring cycling, with routes that explore the region's charming villages, narrow mountain roads, and extensive chestnut forests. The Cycling around Astano guide provides relevant routes for touring cyclists.
Road cycling routes in Astano vary in length, offering options for different preferences and fitness levels. Some routes are shorter loops, while others extend for many miles. Specific route lengths can be found within the detailed komoot guides for the region.

