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· Ascona-Locarno
Gambarogno Trail
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Photo: Mariano Berri, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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moderate
Distance 25.8 km
Duration6:00 h
Ascent2,074 m
Descent2,074 m
Highest point1,724 m
Lowest point212 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
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Highest point
1,724 m
Lowest point
212 m
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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
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.
Roadbook
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
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Croce Monte GambarognoPublic 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
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2'708'766E 1'107'558N
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46.110756, 8.845468
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46°06'38.7"N 8°50'43.7"E
UTM
32T 488058 5106365
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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
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Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language
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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