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Ticino
Leventina
Airolo

Descent Towards Ulrichen – View of Nufenen Pass loop from Airolo

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Road cycling routes
Switzerland
Ticino
Leventina
Airolo

Descent Towards Ulrichen – View of Nufenen Pass loop from Airolo

Hard

5.0

(20)

804

riders

Descent Towards Ulrichen – View of Nufenen Pass loop from Airolo

05:11

76.1km

2,580m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.4 km for 24.0 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 39.6 km for 24.0 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

59 m

Airolo Railway Station and the Gotthard Tunnel Monument

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Great starting point, easy to reach by public transport

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2

1.41 km

View of Airolo

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In glorious autumn weather a look back to Airolo.

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3

18.3 km

Through Val Bedretto

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4

27.4 km

Descent Towards Ulrichen

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Very well-developed road, nice curve radii and always remember not to drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.....

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52.5 km

Nufenen Pass

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You've conquered the Nufenen Pass (Passo della Novena) by the road sign at an altitude of 2,477 meters. The pass also marks the cantonal border between Valais and Ticino. The …

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52.6 km

View of Nufenen Pass

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View of Schreckhorn and Finsterarhorn

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52.6 km

Nufenen Pass from Airolo

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If you really want to have a chance to meet game at the roadside, use the early morning hours and be quiet. Loud puffing uphill is to be avoided as well as a squeaky chain or thudding carbon rims😉

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76.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.6 km

582 m

515 m

484 m

Surfaces

76.1 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,140 m)

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Saturday 20 December

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