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Distretto di Lugano
Rovio

Glade With Majestic Beeches – Sovaglia Cave loop from Val Mara

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Switzerland
Ticino
Distretto di Lugano
Rovio

Glade With Majestic Beeches – Sovaglia Cave loop from Val Mara

Moderate

4.8

(13)

66

hikers

Glade With Majestic Beeches – Sovaglia Cave loop from Val Mara

03:03

7.31km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

52 m

Covered Village Fountain

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Large covered fountain to cool off. Right next to the bus stop

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2

129 m

Church of Saints Vitalis and Agatha

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Parish church of Romanicam origin, a jewel immersed in a fairytale setting.

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3

397 m

Roman Sarcophagi Fountains in Rovio

Highlight • Historical Site

Municipality of Valmara from which numerous paths start, including the most "famous" which goes up to Monte Generoso.

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2.04 km

Glade With Majestic Beeches

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Valley between Monte San'Agata and the Generoso massif where some large beech trees stand out

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3.15 km

Oratory of St. Agatha

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The small building, documented since 1213, stands on the top of the hill of the same name, at 940 meters above sea level. Given its elevated position overlooking Lake Ceresio …

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3.16 km

The Monte Sant'Agata is a 940 m high peak on which stands a small chapel. To the west there is a magnificent panorama with views to the Monte Rosa massif.

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7

5.42 km

Pra da la Pioda Alp

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Alpine pasture located on one of the paths that leads to Monte Generoso.

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5.65 km

Sovaglia Cave

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Located in the municipality of Rovio, at 690 meters above sea level and reachable in about ten minutes via an easy path, the "Böcc" of Sovaglia extends for approximately 500 …

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7.31 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.66 km

636 m

459 m

297 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.82 km

1.45 km

1.04 km

602 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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