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Madonna del Sasso – Ponte Romano Loop from Madonna del Sasso

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Madonna del Sasso – Ponte Romano Loop from Madonna del Sasso

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May 8, 2022

Madonna del Sasso – Ponte Romano Loop from Madonna del Sasso

Moderate

03:00

9.48km

3.2km/h

360m

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Overview

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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183 m

Locarno–Madonna del Sasso Funicular

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Cardada cable car Orselina – Cardada
1952
Construction of the first cable car connecting Orselina and Cardada; a collaboration between the Boldini company in Locarno and the Von Roll company …

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282 m

Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso

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Madonna del Sasso - the most famous pilgrimage church in Italian-speaking Switzerland was built around 1485 on the occasion of the Franciscan brother Frá Bartolomeo. He had an apparition of …

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4.00 km

Capèla Rota

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The chapel was built at the beginning of 1600 as a small devotional chapel on an important road connection at the time. The only mule track from Locarno to Tendrasca …

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4.33 km

Ponte Romano Al Salto

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Ancient Roman stone bridge, among the paths that from Contra lead to the Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso.

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6.36 km

Waterfall with lagoon in Ticino

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Large waterfall with lagoon and park bench.

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7.06 km

Brione sopra Minusio — historic village with views of Lake Maggiore

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Wonderful view of Lake Maggiore.

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9.43 km

Sculpture Park, Ticino

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After walking back down from the monastery, there are steps up the hill on the left before crossing the street and going up stairs. The sculpture park is located at a playground.

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9.48 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

2.88 km

1.72 km

1.46 km

293 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

1.69 km

1.15 km

1.02 km

579 m

578 m

Route Details

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Madonna del Sasso – Ponte Romano Loop from Madonna del Sasso

Locarno–Madonna del Sasso Funicular

Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso

Capèla Rota

Ponte Romano Al Salto

Waterfall with lagoon in Ticino

Brione sopra Minusio — historic village with views of Lake Maggiore

Sculpture Park, Ticino

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