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Gambarogno Trail

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    moderate
    Distance 25.8 km
    6:00 h
    2,074 m
    2,074 m
    1,724 m
    212 m

    Usually one looks north towards Locarno and the impressive mouth of the Maggia and does not realize that one can also enjoy a 360° panorama from the opposite mountains. The real start is at Alpe di Neggia (1395 m), but it is also possible to start from Gerra Gambarogno (213 m).

    The best viewpoints are undoubtedly Monte Gambarogno (1669 m), Paión, and Covreto. However, the entire route offers beautiful views of Locarno and surroundings, towards Bellinzona and nearby Italy.

    The easiest and least technical section, but very short, is the one between Caviano and Gerra Gambarogno. Although the trail presents no major difficulties, a considerable amount of elevation and distance has to be covered.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    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
    14 m
    Forested/wild trail
    789 m
    Path
    22.1 km
    Road
    215 m
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    Safety information

    Good reception along the entire route, but often connects to Italian networks.
    In summer during the dry season, water is only found at a few spots at altitude.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Getting there from Vira Gambarogno, Paese: Take bus no. 326 towards Indemini, Paese. Get off at the Alpe di Neggia stop.
    Return from Alpe di Neggia: Take bus no. 326 towards Magadino, Debarcadero. Get off at the Vira Gambarogno, Paese stop.
    More 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
    • Trail running shoes
    • Special running socks
    • Weather-appropriate and breathable clothing in layers
    • Trail running poles
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Provisions and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Mobile phone
    • Headlamp and reflectors
    • Map material

    Localization

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

    Similar routes nearby

    • Monte Gambarogno Trail
    • Locarno Trail
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    • Contra-Alpe Cardada Trail
    • Pizzo Leone Trail
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    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

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