Bellinzona - Locarno and Return

City-Bike
Piano di Magadino

Enjoy the Unesco-site listed castles of Ticino’s capital city of Bellinzona as well as the Mediterranean vibes and palm trees of Locarno on Lago Maggiore. This route can be used as one-way where you pick up your bikes at our Bellinzona location and drop them off at the Locarno location. You may also ride a loop back to the start in Bellinzona through the villages on the right bank of the Ticino River enjoying the rich biodiversity of the Piano di Magadino.

Technical details

Technical difficulty

Livello tecnico 0

Physical condition

Distance [km]

57km
Height difference [m]

400m

Duration

Full day

Points of interest
  • UNESCO Castles of Bellinzona
  • Fortini della Fame, Camorino
  • Bolle di Magadino, Magadino
  • Centro Sportivo nazionale, Tenero
  • Piazza Grande, Locarno
  • Città Vecchia e lungolago, Ascona
  • Monte Verità, Ascona
  • Agriturismo Pian Marnino, Gudo
Tips
  • Traversable in both directions
  • Possibility of shortening the itinerary by taking the train back
Option
  • Rent a bike
  • Guided tour
  • Picnic

 

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Bellinzona

Viale Stazione 36b

6500 Bellinzona

 

+41 91 243 09 78

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info@bike-port.ch

Locarno

Piazza Stazione

6600 Locarno

 

+41 77 225 05 82

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locarno@bike-port.ch

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