Magadino-Quartino-Magadino
Hiking Trail
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Bolle di MagadinoPhoto: Alessio Pizzicannella, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Circular walk along the mouth of the Ticino River and the Bolle di Magadino. Easy walk with interesting information on the flora and fauna.
easy
Distance 8.4 km
Duration2:20 h
Ascent204 m
Descent204 m
Highest point360 m
Lowest point194 m
The Magadino area is best known for the Bolle di Magadino nature reserve. Magadino can be reached by bus, train, car or boat. The Sentiero Orgnana winds its way up through the houses of Magadino to above the village, where it turns left towards Quartino. On an asphalt side road, the path leads along the slope through secluded residential quarters, gardens, woods and meadows. In Quartino it goes past the village down to the river. A nature trail leads back along the Ticino River towards Magadino. Also visit the Forte Olimpio Museum, an old infantry fortress from the First World War (open March-October). This area is part of the Bolle di Magadino (Meridionali) nature reserve and has interesting information panels and there are various observation points along the way. Those who want to cool off after the tour can do so in Magadino at the Lido.

Author
Mariano Berri
Update: May 08, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
360 m
Lowest point
194 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 49.19%Dirt road 0.40%Forested/wild trail 23.76%Path 21.20%Road 5.41%
Asphalt
4.1 km
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
2 km
Path
1.8 km
Road
0.5 km
Safety information
Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure
Start
Magadino, Casa Comunale (197 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'709'548E 1'111'776N
DD
46.148559, 8.856568
DMS
46°08'54.8"N 8°51'23.6"E
UTM
32T 488923 5110563
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Destination
Magadino, Casa Comunale
Turn-by-turn directions
Magadino, Casa Comunale-Orgnana-Cavriana-Quartino-Trodo-Bolle di Magadino-Magadino, Lido-Magadino, Casa Comunale
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno train station: Take the S20 in the direction of Castione-Arbedo. Get off at Cadenzzo. Continue with bus 350 in the direction of Dirinella. Alternatively by boat from Locarno to Magadino.
From Magadino: Take bus 350 in the direction of S. Antonino, Centri Commerciali. In Cadenazzo change to the S20 in the direction of Locarno. Alternatively, take the boat to Locarno.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'709'548E 1'111'776N
DD
46.148559, 8.856568
DMS
46°08'54.8"N 8°51'23.6"E
UTM
32T 488923 5110563
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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
Difficulty
easy
Distance
8.4 km
Duration
2:20 h
Ascent
204 m
Descent
204 m
Highest point
360 m
Lowest point
194 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Refreshment stops available
Weather at the route's trailhead
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Maps and trails
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