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    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
    2:20 h
    204 m
    204 m
    360 m
    194 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.
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    Difficulty
    T1easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    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
    34 m
    Forested/wild trail
    2 km
    Path
    1.8 km
    Road
    455 m
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    Safety information

    Swiss Paths - Safe hikes

    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

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    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

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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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-friendly Round trip Refreshment stops available

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