Monte San Salvatore | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 912 m (2,992 ft) |
Prominence | 602 m (1,975 ft) |
Isolation | 2.96 kilometres (1.84 mi) |
Coordinates | 45°58′37.3″N 8°56′50.1″E / 45.977028°N 8.947250°ECoordinates: 45°58′37.3″N 8°56′50.1″E / 45.977028°N 8.947250°E |
Geography | |
Location | Ticino, Switzerland |
Parent range | Lugano Prealps |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike or ride Monte San Salvatore funicular |
The Monte San Salvatore (912 m) is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps above Lake Lugano and the city of Lugano in Switzerland. The Monte San Salvatore funicular links the city with the summit of the mountain.
View of Lugano and its surroundings from Monte San Salvatore.
View of Lake Lugano from Monte San Salvatore, with Lugano to the left and the Melide causeway to the right
Monte San Salvatore, as seen from Piazza Luini, Lugano.