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Gambarogno Trail
Trail Running
· Ascona-Locarno
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Photo: Mariano Berri, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
moderate
Distance 25.8 km
Duration6:00 h
Ascent2,074 m
Descent2,074 m
Highest point1,724 m
Lowest point212 m
Most people look down at Locarno and the imposing Maggia delta from the north without imagining that 360° views are also available from the mountains opposite.
The actual start of the route is on the Alpe di Neggia (1395 m), but you can also begin at Gerra Gambarogno (213 m). The best vantage points are undoubtedly Monte Gambarogno (1669 m), Paión and Covreto. However, throughout your run there are beautiful views of Locarno and the surrounding area, as well as towards Bellinzona and nearby Italy.
The simplest and least technical section is that between Caviano and Gerra Gambarogno – but it's very short. Although the path does not present any major difficulties, it still incorporates climbs and covers a fair distance.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,724 m
Lowest point
212 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 10.34%Dirt road 0.05%Forested/wild trail 3.05%Path 85.70%Road 0.83%
Asphalt
2.7 km
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
0.8 km
Path
22.1 km
Road
0.2 km
Safety information
Good phone reception throughout, though phones often switch to Italian network providers.
During the dry summer season, water can be hard to come by at altitude.
Start
Alpe di Neggia
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'708'766E 1'107'558N
DD
46.110756, 8.845468
DMS
46°06'38.7"N 8°50'43.7"E
UTM
32T 488058 5106365
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Destination
Alpe di Neggia
Turn-by-turn directions
Alpe di Neggia-Oratorio di Sant'Anna-Monte Paglione-Covreto-Alpetto Caviano-Monte di Caviano-Caviano-Ranzo-Gerra Gambarogno-Monti di Gerra-Alpe Cedullo-Monte Gambarogno-Alpe di Neggia
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coming from Vira Gambarogno, Paese: bus 326 towards Indemini, Paese. Alight at Alpe di Neggia.
Return from Alpe di Neggia: bus 326 towards Magadino, Debarcadero. Alight at Vira Gambarogno, Paese.
Further information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'708'766E 1'107'558N
DD
46.110756, 8.845468
DMS
46°06'38.7"N 8°50'43.7"E
UTM
32T 488058 5106365
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
- Light running backpack (approx. 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover if necessary
- Trail running shoes
- Special running socks if necessary
- Adequate and breathable clothing in multiple layers
- Trail running sticks if necessary
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone
- Headlight and reflectors if necessary
- Maps
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
25.8 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
2,074 m
Descent
2,074 m
Highest point
1,724 m
Lowest point
212 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Weather at the route's trailhead
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