recommended route
Russo-Mosogno
Hiking Route
· Ascona-Locarno
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Russo-MosognoPhoto: ERS - Djamila Agustoni, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Along the hillsides of the Onsernone Valley from Russo to Mosogno. A short hike to discover the varied landscape of this still very original valley.
easy
Distance 2.5 km
1:00 h
158 m
179 m
846 m
767 m
Russo is a small village in the middle of the Onsernone Valley, reachable by car or bus. In Russo there is the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta to visit, one of the oldest churches in the valley. A gentle up and down through the woods on a beautiful flagstone path leads to Barione, a hamlet with the pretty oratory of Santa Maria Nascente. When the forest clears, you have a good view of the little villages clinging to the hillside and the enchanting valley that lies at your feet. A short descent leads from Barione back down to the main road to Mosogno, where the bus leaves. If you still have time, a short visit to the village centre of Mosogno di Sotto is worthwhile. A short, easy hike on a red and white marked mountain trail - ideal if you want to take it easy or don't have so much time.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
846 m
Lowest point
767 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.2 km
Path
1.9 km
Road
0.4 km
Start
Russo (801 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'691'377E 1'117'394N
DD
46.201807, 8.622505
DMS
46°12'06.5"N 8°37'21.0"E
UTM
32T 470876 5116539
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Destination
Mosogno
Turn-by-turn directions
Russo-La Revera-Barione-Mosogno
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno railway station: Take the bus B 324 in direction Spruga. Get off at Russo.
Return from Mosogno: Take the bus B 324 in direction Locarno. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'691'377E 1'117'394N
DD
46.201807, 8.622505
DMS
46°12'06.5"N 8°37'21.0"E
UTM
32T 470876 5116539
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
To explore the route, we recommend buying the official maps of the Federal Office of Topography Swisstopo. In addition, the following website map.geo.admin.ch offers constantly updated data.
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Equipment
- Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Telescope sticks if necessary,
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
- Maps
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
158 m
Descent
179 m
Highest point
846 m
Lowest point
767 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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