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Sculpture path

Nature Trail · Ascona-Locarno
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    Short but nice. The sculpture path above Ascona is a short walk in an enchanting landscape with witty encounters.
    easy
    Distance 2.5 km
    0:45 h
    90 m
    90 m
    372 m
    292 m
    Thanks to the creativity of different artists, this fairy-tale path in the woods was created, just a stone’s throw away from the Monte Verità. Easy walk for everyone and where exciting encounters with funny wooden sculptures are guaranteed. The silence and the atmosphere of the forest make it a truly magical place. At the entrance point there is a nice play ground and a wide green space as well as a picnic area with grill facility. There are also parking spaces and a small bar. Those who want to extend their tour have plenty of options. In the surrounding forests there are many hiking paths of various lengths and difficulty levels.
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    372 m
    Lowest point
    292 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 47.23%Forested/wild trail 34.09%Road 18.67%
    Asphalt
    1.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.9 km
    Road
    0.5 km
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    Start

    Ascona, Monte Verità
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'702'253E 1'112'655N
    DD
    46.157617, 8.762352
    DMS
    46°09'27.4"N 8°45'44.5"E
    UTM
    32T 481650 5111587
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    Destination

    Ascona, Monte Verità

    Public transport

    From Locarno: Take bus B 1 in the direction of Losone. Get off at Ascona Centro. Continue by bus B 5 to Ascona, Monte Verità. Or walk from the centre of Ascona to Monte Verità (30 min).

    Return from Monte Verità: Take the B 5 bus in the direction of Ascona, Sonnenhof. Get off at Ascona, Autosilo. From Ascona Centro continue by bus B 5 in the direction of Gordola. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'702'253E 1'112'655N
    DD
    46.157617, 8.762352
    DMS
    46°09'27.4"N 8°45'44.5"E
    UTM
    32T 481650 5111587
    w3w 
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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
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.5 km
    Duration
    0:45 h
    Ascent
    90 m
    Descent
    90 m
    Highest point
    372 m
    Lowest point
    292 m
    Out and back Family-friendly

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