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SwitzerlandMobility routes - Ascona-Locarno

SwitzerlandMobility is the national network for non-motorized traffic. These represent a selection of the most attractive routes in the region Ascona-Locarno. The routes have been developed for all these groups with standard signalization according to common rules.
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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 720 m
Descent 720 m

A round walk through the pristine Valle del Salto valley above the mighty Maggia waterfall.

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from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 501 m
Descent 501 m

Water shortage in the Verzasca valley? The age-old irrigation systems at Revöira and Casa di Dentro testify to water-poor times and imaginative ...

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from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Hiking Route · Ascona-Locarno
La Via del Mercato (SvizzeraMobile 631)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.2 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 721 m
Descent 933 m

On the market route, known as the "Via del Mercato", the old mule track takes you on an exciting journey through the Centovalli.

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Ascona-Locarno Tourism
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-stage route
Distance 42.5 km
Duration 15:00 h
Ascent 2,900 m
Descent 2,200 m

The Sentiero Cristallina links Bignasco in Valle Maggia with Airolo in Val Bedretto. Between them lie steep mountain slopes, a waterfall on a ...

from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Hiking Route · Ascona-Locarno
Giro Lungolago Ascona (SvizzeraMobile 653)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.7 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 30 m
Descent 30 m

Ascona resembles a tranquil fishing village and exudes a Mediterranean air with it's pretty streetside cafés and the romantic old town.

from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1
Distance 12.7 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 840 m
Descent 340 m

The Val Bavona is marked by steep mountain slopes, wild vegetation, much rock and stone, and 12 rustic hamlets. Of particular note: dwellings built ...

from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 2 closed
Distance 12.7 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 1,750 m
Descent 130 m

The stage winds in narrow bends up steep steps to the L. di Robiei reservoir, passing other lakes to reach the modern Capanna Cristallina lodge.

from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 460 m
Descent 440 m

Avvincente escursione alla scoperta delle rovine preistoriche del Castelliere sopra Tegna, con splendide vedute sul Lago Maggiore, sulle ...

from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 1,150 m
Descent 1,100 m

A scenic hike through the wildest valley in the Lake Maggiore region. Enjoy the Onsernone Valley's tranquillity on old paths. Dense forests, ...

from Mariano Berri,   Ascona-Locarno Tourism