Maggia-Loco
Hiking Trail
· Ascona-Locarno

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Sacred art in the valleys of Ascona-Locarno. Idyllic villages, nature, and precious paintings make this route an exciting experience.
moderate
Distance 10.3 km
Duration4:40 h
Ascent1,062 m
Descent707 m
Highest point1,146 m
Lowest point316 m
A journey into the world of sacred art. Since this art is widespread in the Locarno area, it is no coincidence that valuable paintings can also be found in the most remote places. This first part of the three-day route starts in the village of Maggia, where you can admire the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (bus stop Aurigeno-Moghegno). In the village, you cross the impressive suspension bridge leading to Moghegno and begin the ascent. The first meters are on asphalt, the rest on a dirt road. Once on the trail, the path steadily climbs towards Cortón. At the top, you are welcomed by a large cluster with many houses. In just over an hour you reach the Passo della Garina, which allows passage into the Onsernone Valley. The descent towards Loco passes through various charming hamlets, offers wonderful views, and untouched nature to enjoy the silence. In Loco, you can visit the church of San Remigio with its characteristic frescoes.

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Mariano Berri

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Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,146 m
Lowest point
316 m
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Track types
Asphalt 6.91%Forested/wild trail 3.78%Path 87.65%Road 1.65%
Asphalt
714 m
Forested/wild trail
391 m
Path
9.1 km
Road
171 m
Safety information
Sentieri Svizzeri - Safe hiking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'697'737E 1'122'376N
DD
46.245722, 8.705932
DMS
46°14'44.6"N 8°42'21.4"E
UTM
32T 477330 5121391
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Equipment
- Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Sturdy and comfortable shoes
- Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle and possibly trekking poles
- Sun and rain protection
- Provisions and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Cell phone, possibly headlamp
- Map material
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
10.3 km
Duration
4:40 h
Ascent
1,062 m
Descent
707 m
Highest point
1,146 m
Lowest point
316 m
Linear route
Scenic
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