Route along the mouth of the Ticino and the Bolle di Magadino. Easy walk with interesting information about 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 mainly known for the Bolle di Magadino nature reserve. Magadino can be reached by bus, train, car, or boat. The Orgnana Trail winds through the houses of Magadino up above the village, where it turns right towards Quartino. On a secondary paved road, the trail leads along the hill through isolated residential areas, gardens, forests, and meadows. At Quartino, the village is bypassed, and you descend toward the river. A path runs along the Ticino River towards Magadino. You can visit the Forte Olimpio Museum, a former infantry fortress of the First World War (open from March to October). This area is part of the southern Bolle di Magadino nature reserve and is equipped with very interesting informational panels. There are also several observation points along the route. Those wanting to refresh after the route can do so at the Magadino Lido.
Author
Mariano Berri
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Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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Difficulty
T1easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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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Equipment
Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
Sturdy and comfortable shoes
Clothing suitable for the weather conditions and durable, layering principle, and optionally trekking poles
Protection from sun and rain
Provisions and drinking water
First aid kit
Pocket knife
Mobile phone, optionally headlamp
Map material
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Difficulty
T1easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.4 km
Duration
2:20 h
Ascent
204 m
Descent
204 m
Highest point
360 m
Lowest point
194 m
Public-transport-friendlyRound tripRefreshment stops available
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