Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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You may need to carry your bike.

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After 43.2 km for 6 m

After 61.7 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.4 km

Historic Village of Preonzo

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The village was first mentioned in 1335 as Prevonzo. The place name probably comes from the Latin profundus 'deep' and thus refers to a neighboring deep place or a neighboring …

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18.8 km

Ticino Directional Signpost

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Everyone can find their way around here

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20.0 km

View of the river near Bellinzona

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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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24.1 km

Bellinzona: Old Town and Castles

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The Fortress of Bellinzona and its Castles
Once upon a time, there were knights and drawbridges. Where? In Bellinzona, of course! Take a journey back in time and visit the …

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27.3 km

Bridge Over the Morobbia

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Cycle path bridge over the Moribbia not far from the Ticino.

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27.5 km

Ticino Cycle Path in Giubiasco

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43.2 km

Camping Bellinzona

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A rather small campsite, but conveniently located for Bellinzona and everything you need is available. Laundry day was urgently needed for me, so I used the washing machine and dryer. …

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44.5 km

Bellinzona Recreation Area

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Generous leisure facility as an ideal place to take a break before entering Bellinzona

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61.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

15.9 km

14.3 km

7.46 km

2.38 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.3 km

6.05 km

2.30 km

1.54 km

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

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