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Locarno Trail

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    A stunning, sunny panoramic trail in the hills above Locarno. Accessible year-round thanks to its moderate elevation and south-facing orientation, it offers magnificent views over Lake Maggiore.

     

     

    moderate
    Distance 15.4 km
    4:00 h
    919 m
    919 m
    927 m
    196 m

    The starting point is the boat terminal in Locarno (196 m), just a few steps from the train station and Piazza Grande. The ascent begins immediately and steeply toward the Madonna del Sasso, continuing as a technically demanding climb up to Monti della Trinità. After around 3.5 km, the incline remains steady but the trail becomes smoother and more runnable up to the hamlet of Tendrasca (683 m). Beyond the hamlet, the trail steepens again, requiring muscle power almost up to Monte Baffi (876 m). From there, a fast and technical descent leads down to Orselina, completing the loop in Locarno.

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    Mariano Berri 
    Update: June 03, 2025
    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    927 m
    Lowest point
    196 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 21.63%Dirt road 6.84%Forested/wild trail 3.04%Path 58.44%Road 10.02%
    Asphalt
    3.3 km
    Dirt road
    1.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    468 m
    Path
    9 km
    Road
    1.5 km
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    Safety information

    No hazards, good phone reception.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'705'198E 1'114'124N
    DD
    46.170376, 8.800800
    DMS
    46°10'13.4"N 8°48'02.9"E
    UTM
    32T 484622 5112997
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    Equipment

    👕 Clothing:

    • Breathable technical shirt
    • Trail shorts or leggings
    • Sports socks
    • Light wind-/rain jacket
    • Cap or headband
    • Sunglasses with UV protection

    👟 Shoes:

    • Trail running shoes with good grip

    🥤 Hydration:

    • Trail running backpack or waist belt
    • At least 1 liter of water
    • Energy bars, gels or dried fruit

    🧭 Safety:

    • Fully charged mobile phone
    • Map or GPS track of the route
    • Emergency whistle
    • Small first-aid kit
    • Emergency blanket

    ☀️ Other tips:

    • Sunscreen
    • Anti-chafing cream
    • Trail poles (optional)

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.4 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    919 m
    Descent
    919 m
    Highest point
    927 m
    Lowest point
    196 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic

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