For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Ascona-Locarno. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful long-distance hikes.
Long-distance hikes in Ticino
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The 10 Most Beautiful long-distance hikes in Ascona-Locarno
Long-Distance Hiking
· Italy
Sentiero Italia
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
6,057.3 km
2049:10 h
300,000 m
300,000 m
The longest long-distance hiking trail in the world is getting a revival – on the Sentiero Italia, Italy shows itself in all its diversity. With stamina and a lot of wanderlust, you will get to the most beautiful places in the country!
Long-Distance Hiking
· Kleinwalsertal
Großer Walserweg (nach Trego)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
closed
663.8 km
250:00 h
36,520 m
36,096 m
Ein Fernwanderweg in den Alpen, der in drei Ländern durch wunderschöne Landschaften läuft und reichlich uralte Kultur vermittelt.
Long-Distance Hiking
Via Alpina - Red Trail
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Difficulty
difficult
2,563.7 km
970:00 h
175,000 m
175,000 m
Internationally renowned long-distance hiking trail from Italy via Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and France to Monaco.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Lugano Region
Sentiero di Lago Lugano
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Difficulty
difficult
145.7 km
60:00 h
9,134 m
9,097 m
The spectacular high-altitude hike leads through the entire Sottoceneri above Lake Lugano.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Ticino
Von Spruga nach Bosco/Gurin (3 Tage)
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Difficulty
difficult
26.4 km
12:00 h
2,202 m
1,832 m
Hinter Locarno beginnt das wilde Tessin. Während die Haupttäler um Locarno überlaufen sind und Siedlungen wild wuchern, öffnet sich dem Ruhe suchenden Wanderer im Locarnese eine andere Welt.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Ticino Alps
Gotthard Pass: From Wassen to Lake Maggiore
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-stage route
127.2 km
64:00 h
9,716 m
10,431 m
Gotthard crossing from the myth to the real "being" of the 21st century. The alternative route away from traffic.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 1: Maggia-Rifugio Alpe Masnee
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 1
10.1 km
5:40 h
1,945 m
202 m
Two-day tour from Vallemaggia to the Verzasca Valley, for both fitness and spirit. The silence and the natural beauty far above the valley bottom are unique.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 4: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 4
9.7 km
3:50 h
348 m
1,665 m
The fourth and last stage of this four-valley tour leads from Vallemaggia to the Verzasca Valley. A nice alternative to experience Ticino away from the lake promenade and palm trees.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Vallemaggia
Someo-Capanna Alzasca-Cevio
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-stage route
18.3 km
8:30 h
1,712 m
1,665 m
Two-day tour of the idyllic side valleys of the Vallemaggia. Tradition in an alpine landscape at alt. 1760 m.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Ascona-Locarno
Stage 2: Rifugio Alpe Masnee-Brione Verzasca
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 2
9.7 km
3:50 h
354 m
1,667 m
The second day of the valley crossing from Vallemaggia to the Verzasca Valley is dedicated to the long descent. But there are many nice surprises to discover along the way.
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