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Switzerland
Ticino

View of Lake Maggiore – Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary loop from San Martino

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Switzerland
Ticino

View of Lake Maggiore – Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary loop from San Martino

Hard

4.6

(70)

602

riders

View of Lake Maggiore – Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary loop from San Martino

02:38

26.8km

1,020m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.0 km for 421 m

After 13.3 km for 235 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

10.4 km

View of Lake Maggiore from Bré sopra Locarno

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Very nice view from Bré sopra Locarno towards Lago Maggiore. The long climb with many serpentines leads towards Cardada

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2

10.6 km

Great view after the climb from Locarno to Monte Brè

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3

11.2 km

During this stop you have a clear view of Locarno and Ascona!

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4

12.0 km

At the same time the end of the feeder road from Brè and the beginning of the hiking paths/trails Rtg Val Resa/Brione s/M. Fountain with drinking water included.

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5

12.4 km

View of Lake Maggiore

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Bring your own drink

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6

18.2 km

View of Lago Maggiore and Locarno

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The entire route from Birone sopra Minusio to Orselina/Madonna dell Sasso always offers beautiful views of Lake Maggiore.

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7

22.2 km

Here you go up to Cardada.

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8

22.3 km

Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary

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From the viewing platform, right next to the Cardada train station, you have a fantastic view of the Madonna del Sasso, one of the most important religious and historical places in the canton of Ticino.

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26.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

4.50 km

2.47 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

4.24 km

548 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Monday 1 June

15°C

11°C

99 %

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