Monte Bre is known as the sunniest mountain in Switzerland and has some great hiking routes via pretty Bre village.
The lake is surrounded by lush green mountains, the closest of which are Monte San Salvatore and Monte Bre. You can easily visit both of these via funicular railway for unbeatable views of Lugano and the alps in the distance. Monte Bre is known as the sunniest mountain in Switzerland and has some great hiking routes via pretty Bre village. San Salvatore offers equally stunning views, mountain top dining and a hike to the pretty nearby village of Moorcote.