Lago di Palagnedra

#1247 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lago di Palagnedra is a manmade lake at Palagnedra, Ticino, Switzerland. The reservoir has a capacity of 4,260,000 m³ and a surface area of 25 ha. The dam on the Melezza river was completed in 1952, height 72 m. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1693 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°9'24"N, 8°37'20"E

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TicinoSwitzerland

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Lago di Palagnedra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brissago Islands, Gridone, Pizzo Ruscada, Monte Verità.

5.7 miE
Scenic lake isles with lush plant life
Brissago Islands, Brissago
145 min walk • Nestled in the serene waters of Lake Maggiore, the Brissago Islands are a verdant oasis in the city of Brissago, Switzerland. These enchanting islands offer a tranquil escape to nature enthusiasts and are renowned for their botanical gardens that flourish with an...
2.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gridone
67 min walk • The Gridone, Ghiridone or Monte Limidario is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Lake Maggiore near Brissago. At 2,188 metres above sea level, its summit straddles the border between Italy and Switzerland.
2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Ruscada
51 min walk • Pizzo Ruscada is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Borgnone in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It lies on the range between the valley of Onsernone and Centovalli.
4.9 miE
Landmark hill with a museum and a cafe
Monte Verità
126 min walk • Monte Verità is a 321 metres above sea level high hill and a cultural-historical ensemble in the Swiss canton of Ticino. The site is in the municipality of Ascona, about half a kilometre north-west of the old town.
5.3 miNW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Capanna Alpe Saléi, Locarno
135 min walk • Capanna Alpe Saléi is a refuge located in the municipality of Comologno, in the Swiss canton of Ticino, in the Lepontine Alps, at an altitude of 1777 m a.s.l. It is situated on the alp of the same name, between Pizzo Zucchero 1899 m a.s.l.
5.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Salmone
139 min walk • Monte Salmone is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located north of Cavigliano in the canton of Ticino. It lies on the range between the valleys of Onsernone and Maggia.
5.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pizzo Peloso
136 min walk • Pizzo Peloso is a mountain in the Swiss Lepontine Alps, located west of Maggia in the canton of Ticino. It lies between the valleys of Vergeletto, Onsernone and Maggia.
5 miE
Locality
Ronco sopra Ascona
128 min walk • Ronco sopra Ascona is a municipality near Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
4 miE
Locality
Intragna
102 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Intragna is the scenic Centovalli Railway, which winds its way through the breathtaking Centovalli (Hundred Valleys) region. Passengers are treated to panoramic views of lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls, and charming villages...
3.2 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Rifugio Al Legn
82 min walk • Rifugio Al Legn is a refuge in the Ticino municipality of Brissago at 1804 m above sea level.

Lago di Palagnedra

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Lago di Palagnedra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)