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Percorso Pedemontano
Percorso Pedemontano
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This flat route at the foot of the mountains leads you alongside the Magadino plain.
easy
Distance 22.2 km
Duration1:34 h
Ascent104 m
Descent59 m
Highest point265 m
Lowest point194 m
Away from busy roads, you will discover fascinating spots close to Bellinzona, inviting you to take a well-earned break. The pedestrian zone of Bellinzona’s Old Town and the enchanting medieval castles – a UNESCO World Heritage site – are the absolute highlights for visitors to Ticino. The residential areas and village centres in the surrounding areas radiate their own allure and are full of surprises even for the inhabitants of Switzerland’s southernmost canton.There are charming fountains, play areas for the little ones and green recreational areas where you can leave the everyday hustle and bustle far behind. If you do not wish to pedal further, simply follow the official signposts to one of the many railway stations and let the train take the strain as you return to your starting point.
Author’s recommendation
For cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts: Percorso Pedemontano n. 311

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Bellinzonese e Alto Ticino Turismo
Update: July 28, 2021
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
265 m
Lowest point
194 m
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Hotel La Perla (Bike friendly)Capanna Cremorasco (Bike friendly)
Hotel La Tureta (Bike friendly)
Hotel Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
Ostello Montebello (Bike friendly)
Hotel Unione (Bike friendly)
Hotel & SPA Internazionale (Bike friendly)
Villa del Gusto (Bike friendly)
Marchè Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
Safety information
This itinerary is open to traffic, please respect the road safety rules.Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'711'752E 1'114'784N
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46.175255, 8.885808
DMS
46°10'30.9"N 8°53'08.9"E
UTM
32T 491185 5113526
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
22.2 km
Duration
1:34 h
Ascent
104 m
Descent
59 m
Highest point
265 m
Lowest point
194 m
Public-transport-friendly
Linear route
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