Cimetta, Television tower and observation point in Locarno region, Switzerland.
The Cimetta towers stand at 1670 meters elevation, offering views of Lake Maggiore and the Dufour Peak through both a cable car and chairlift system.
The construction of the television and observation towers on Cimetta marked the development of broadcasting infrastructure in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland.
The mountain station incorporates a geological observatory where visitors learn about the regional mountain formations and Alpine geological structures.
Transportation to Cimetta involves a red cable car ride from Orselina to Cardada at 1340 meters, followed by a two-seater chairlift to the summit.
The mountain features a foot sole massage path near the cable car station where visitors experience different ground materials in a natural setting.
GPS coordinates: 46.18952,8.78056
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:10
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