Ascona-Brissago-Ascona
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AsconaPhoto: Alessio Pizzicannella, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
moderate
Distance 26.7 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent751 m
Descent751 m
Highest point544 m
Lowest point197 m
The tour starts in the centre of Ascona and climbs towards Monte Verità, above Ascona, where a commune of freethinkers was set up in the early 1900s. Well worth planning a visit! The tour continues along a paved road above Lake Maggiore with spectacular views. This makes for a gentle bike ride that is all about the landscape. Ronco sopra Ascona is a charming place that became an artists' village in the 20th century. The route then climbs slowly through the forest before returning to the lake in Brissago. Brissago has Mediterranean charm and good restaurants. A delightful town to explore and full of history. The return trip to Ascona follows the same route.

Author
Mariano Berri
Update: December 04, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Highest point
544 m
Lowest point
197 m
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Track types
Asphalt 42.26%Road 57.73%
Asphalt
11.3 km
Road
15.4 km
Start
Ascona (196 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'702'957E 1'112'098N
DD
46.152494, 8.771341
DMS
46°09'09.0"N 8°46'16.8"E
UTM
32T 482343 5111016
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Destination
Ascona
Turn-by-turn directions
Ascona-Monte Verità-Ronco sopra Ascona-Brissago-Ronco sopra Ascona-Monte Verità-Ascona
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'702'957E 1'112'098N
DD
46.152494, 8.771341
DMS
46°09'09.0"N 8°46'16.8"E
UTM
32T 482343 5111016
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
- E-Bike/E-MTB
- Exchangeable battery
- Battery charger
- Bike helmet
- Cycling backpack (approx. 35 liters) with rain cover
- Comfotable sneakers
- Cycling shoes if necessary
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Cycling jersey if necessary
- Change of clothes
- Cycling gloves
- Bicycle pump
- Bicycle tools
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- Drink bottle and convenient fixture
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone
- Phone fixture for handlebar if necessary
- Headlight and reflectors
- Maps
- Travel documents
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
26.7 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
751 m
Descent
751 m
Highest point
544 m
Lowest point
197 m
Out and back
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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