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Brissago-Pizzo Leone-Ronco sopra Ascona

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    With Lake Maggiore at your feet, you discover the plateau above Brissago. The contrast between the lake and the summit is a special experience.

    moderate
    Distance 16.2 km
    6:50 h
    1,536 m
    1,383 m
    1,643 m
    213 m

    The marked white-red-white trail starts from Brissago, reachable by bus or boat. The path leads through houses and streets to Gardero, where the hiking trail begins and immerses you in a splendid natural landscape. You pass a few hamlets and climb to Alpe di Naccio, a large, very green alpine pasture. On the Urione ridge, you head west and partially circle the mountain to climb the last few hundred meters of elevation on a steep ascent to the summit. Pizzo Leone offers a magnificent panorama. You descend along the Urione ridge to Alpe di Naccio and continue making a large loop from Pozzuolo to Porera. In Pozzuolo, there is a small church. You descend zigzagging towards the lake, near Ronco sopra Ascona, where you can take the bus.

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    Difficulty
    T3moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,643 m
    Lowest point
    213 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 18.78%Dirt road 1.04%Forested/wild trail 1.79%Path 77.06%Road 1.30%
    Asphalt
    3 km
    Dirt road
    169 m
    Forested/wild trail
    291 m
    Path
    12.5 km
    Road
    212 m
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    Rest stops

    Grotto da Peo

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno train station: Take bus 316 in the direction of Brissago, Co' di Campo. Get off at Brissago, Posta.

    From Ronco s. Ascona: Bus 314 direction Losone, Ponte Maggia. Change to bus 7 in the direction of Locarno, Piazza Stazione. Depending on the connection, from Ronco s. Ascona the bus goes directly to Locarno.

    Coordinates

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    2'698'374E 1'108'444N
    DD
    46.120316, 8.711268
    DMS
    46°07'13.1"N 8°42'40.6"E
    UTM
    32T 477691 5107456
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    Equipment

    • Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
    • Sturdy and comfortable shoes
    • Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle and trekking poles if needed
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Supplies and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Mobile phone, possibly headlamp
    • Map material

    Localization

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    Difficulty
    T3moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    16.2 km
    Duration
    6:50 h
    Ascent
    1,536 m
    Descent
    1,383 m
    Highest point
    1,643 m
    Lowest point
    213 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Linear route

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