View of the Melezza River – Lake Palagnedra loop from Cavigliano

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View of the Melezza River – Lake Palagnedra loop from Cavigliano

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View of the Melezza River – Lake Palagnedra loop from Cavigliano

02:56

38.4km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.53 km

View of the Melezza River

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Nice tub which the Melezza has rinsed out, which invites you to splash around, especially in summer.

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2.33 km

Intragna Railway Bridge

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From the high steel bridge you have a fantastic view of the Melazze River and the town of Intragna. On the other hand, mine has a view of the railway …

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2.83 km

Intragna

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In the small village of Intragna stands the tallest bell tower in the canton of Ticino. If you like, you can climb up to the viewing platform on countless steps …

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10.2 km

Lago di Palagnedra

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The artificial reservoir Lago di Palagnedra is located in the Centovalli valley. It dams the Melezza River between Camedo and Palagnedra.

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11.2 km

Lake Palagnedra

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Lake Palagnedra originates from the construction of a dam on the Melezza river. The dam is 72 meters high and was completed in 1952.

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19.9 km

Sanctuary of Re

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Place of worship and prayer

Piazza Santuario, 1, 28856 Re VB

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20.1 km

Madonna del Sangue Sanctuary (Re)

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The pilgrimage church of Re houses the altar with the image of the bleeding Madonna (Madonna del Sangue). The Madonna portrait recalls the miracle of April 29, 1494. Accordingly, an …

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34.6 km

Ponte Romano

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Shortly after the village of Intragna is the “Ponte Romano”, which was built in 1578. The bridge is the oldest existing one in the region and the river Melezza flows …

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38.4 km

End point

Train Station

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