Bellinzona Historic Centre – Sasso Corbaro Castle loop from Bellinzona

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Switzerland

Ticino

Bellinzona Historic Centre – Sasso Corbaro Castle loop from Bellinzona

Moderate

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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Sasso Corbaro Castle loop from Bellinzona

02:01

6.50km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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1.18 km

Fountain with Stone Sculpture, Ticino

Highlight • Monument

1.94 km

Castelgrande Bellinzona

Highlight • Castle

The rock ridge of the Castelgrande consists of gneiss and rises almost 40 meters above the old town. On the north side, almost vertically sloping rock walls offer protection, on …

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2.15 km

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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2.20 km

Palazzo Civico Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

2.27 km

Palazzo Civico Courtyard

Highlight • Historical Site

The Palazzo Civico is the city's elegant town hall. Its spectacular courtyard exudes Italian flair and features a loggia whose arches are decorated with murals depicting the eventful history of the "City of Towers."

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2.29 km

Mendrisio Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

2.48 km

Bellinzona

Highlight • Settlement

We had made a stopover on the way to Italy and were very surprised by the city with the three castles/fortresses...very picturesque

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4.20 km

Sasso Corbaro Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle of Sasso Corbaro is located on the sides of the left bank of the Ticino river, near Bellinzona. It was built in the late 1400s and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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