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    Short hike to the Maia Forest Reserve to enjoy nature and silence. A magical place to switch off and discover something new.
    easy
    Distance 3.9 km
    1:20 h
    157 m
    173 m
    405 m
    233 m
    The starting point for this short excursion to the Maia Forest Reserve is Losone. Located between Ascona and Locarno, it can be reached by car or bus. In Losone, above the hamlet of San Lorenzo, you leave civilisation behind and enter the forest. A good hiking trail leads through the Maia Forest Reserve in the direction of Ortighee and on to Ciossa. The reserve is a 100-hectare deciduous forest stretching between Losone and Arcegno, consisting mainly of oaks, ash trees, lime trees, cherry trees, alders, maples, birches and chestnuts. The reserve is one of the first protected parks in the canton of Ticino (1998) and is of national importance. At Ciossa you can make a detour to a small lake a little below. In the forest reserve there are also boards with exciting information and some raised hills where you can let your eyes wander into the distance. Back in Losone, the bus leaves.
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    Update: October 07, 2024
    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    405 m
    Lowest point
    233 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 3.97%Forested/wild trail 19.90%Path 63.61%Road 12.52%
    Asphalt
    0.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.8 km
    Path
    2.5 km
    Road
    0.5 km
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    Safety information

    Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure

    Start

    Losone, ai Mulini
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'701'912E 1'113'370N
    DD
    46.164100, 8.758094
    DMS
    46°09'50.8"N 8°45'29.1"E
    UTM
    32T 481324 5112308
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    Destination

    Losone, Arbigo

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Losone, ai Mulini-Ortighee-Ciossa-Losone, Arbigo

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno train station: Take bus 7 in the direction of Losone, Zandone. Get off at Losone, San Lorenzo Chiesa.

    From Losone: Bus 7 direction Locarno, Piazza Stazione.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'701'912E 1'113'370N
    DD
    46.164100, 8.758094
    DMS
    46°09'50.8"N 8°45'29.1"E
    UTM
    32T 481324 5112308
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    • Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
    • Comfortable and sturdy footwear
    • Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
    • Telescope sticks if necessary
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Snacks and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Penknife
    • Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
    • Maps

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    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.9 km
    Duration
    1:20 h
    Ascent
    157 m
    Descent
    173 m
    Highest point
    405 m
    Lowest point
    233 m
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