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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Old Town of Bellinzona loop from Distretto di Bellinzona

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Switzerland

Ticino

Bellinzona Historic Centre – Old Town of Bellinzona loop from Distretto di Bellinzona

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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Old Town of Bellinzona loop from Distretto di Bellinzona

00:35

8.59km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.00 km for 55 m

After 5.02 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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529 m

View of the river near Bellinzona

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great way from the San Bernardino Pass coming just before Bellinzona. From the climate, you feel like you are in Italy, but the snow-capped mountains in the background tell you that you are (still) in Switzerland. Typical Ticino.

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3.68 km

Church of St. John the Baptist, Bellinzona

Highlight • Religious Site

Chiesa di San Giovanni, Bellinzona
Church of St. Giovanni Battista
The first mention of a building erected on this site can be found in historical documents dating back to 1136. …

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3.88 km

Piazza del Sole with view of Castelgrande

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Piazza in the historic center of Bellinzona with a view of the Castel Grande.

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4.22 km

Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Stephen (Collegiata dei Santi Pietro e Stefano)

Highlight • Religious Site

Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Stephen, Bellinzona
This Renaissance building was designed by a master, Tomaso Rodari from Maroggia (sculptor and architect of the Como Cathedral). The stately façade, …

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4.27 km

Bellinzona Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Bellinzona is probably the most Italian city in Switzerland. The “skyline” of the Ticino capital is formed by the mighty fortress, which consists of three of the best preserved medieval castles in Switzerland - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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4.35 km

Municipio di Bellinzona

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The Palazzo Civico is an interesting historic building dating back to the city's Visconti period. Today, it houses Bellinzona's Town Hall.

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4.52 km

Old Town of Bellinzona

Highlight • Historical Site

Bellinzona Old Town
With elegant churches, magnificent parks, and squares, Bellinzona's old town offers a fascinating insight into the region's history and culture. The remarkable post office building also reflects …

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5.05 km

Bellinzona Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Bellinzona Railway Station (FFS/SBB) since 1874
Bellinzona Railway Station is a railway station in the Swiss city of Bellinzona and the largest railway junction in the canton of Ticino.
The …

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8.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.21 km

2.06 km

650 m

376 m

374 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

1.40 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Old Town of Bellinzona loop from Distretto di Bellinzona

View of the river near Bellinzona

Church of St. John the Baptist, Bellinzona

Piazza del Sole with view of Castelgrande

Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Stephen (Collegiata dei Santi Pietro e Stefano)

Bellinzona Historic Centre

Municipio di Bellinzona

Old Town of Bellinzona

Bellinzona Railway Station

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