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Itinerary Piano di Magadino

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Itinerary Piano di Magadino

Cycling · Bellinzona (municipality)
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    A relaxing bicycle ride up and down through the plain of Magadino, along quiet country roads and valuable wetland areas, passing grazing horses and waterways. 

    easy
    Distance 41.8 km
    2:58 h
    98 m
    110 m
    258 m
    194 m

    Leaving Bellinzona and its castle towers, follow the road leading to Locarno which runs parallel to the Ticino River, cutting its way through the cultivated fields of the Magadino Plain.
    Upon arrival in Riazzino, follow the «311» signs and cross the Magadino Plain to reach the village of Quartino. At this point, continue north on the route, along the base of the mountains, and return to the Canton's capital passing through Contone, Cadenazzo, Sant'Antonino, Camorino and Giubiasco.
    In Camorino it's possible to take the hilly road up to the «Fortini della Fame» or «Famine Forts» built between 1853-1854.The first tower called «Ai Scarsitt» has been restored and now houses an exhibition space while the other four forts are connected by an educational - hiking trail with posted detailed signs.

    Author’s recommendation

    The itinerary is suitable for any type of bicycle.

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    Bellinzonese e Alto Ticino Turismo
    Update: September 06, 2022
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    258 m
    Lowest point
    194 m
    Best time of year
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    Rest stops

    Hotel & SPA Internazionale (Bike friendly)
    Villa del Gusto (Bike friendly)
    Marchè Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Perla (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Cremorasco (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Tureta (Bike friendly)
    Ostello Montebello (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Unione (Bike friendly)

    Safety information

    This itinerary is open to traffic, please respect the road safety rules: www.prudenza-precedenza.ch 

    Start

    Bellinzona
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'722'753E 1'117'203N
    DD
    46.195100, 9.028860
    DMS
    46°11'42.4"N 9°01'43.9"E
    UTM
    32T 502226 5115725
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    Destination

    Bellinzona

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'722'753E 1'117'203N
    DD
    46.195100, 9.028860
    DMS
    46°11'42.4"N 9°01'43.9"E
    UTM
    32T 502226 5115725
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    41.8 km
    Duration
    2:58 h
    Ascent
    98 m
    Descent
    110 m
    Highest point
    258 m
    Lowest point
    194 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip

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