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The Castles of Bellinzona – Old Town of Bellinzona loop from Bellinzona

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The Castles of Bellinzona – Old Town of Bellinzona loop from Bellinzona

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The Castles of Bellinzona – Old Town of Bellinzona loop from Bellinzona

02:30

31.5km

870m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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723 m

Municipio di Bellinzona

Highlight • Settlement

The Palazzo Civico is an interesting historic building dating back to the city's Visconti period. Today, it houses Bellinzona's Town Hall.

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4.20 km

The bridge over the Morobbia, also called Ponte Vecchio or Old Bridge, was an important part of the Via Francesca or Via Maestra, which connected Bellinzona with Monte Ceneri and Magadino. The date of its construction is unknown. The Romanesque church of San Bartolomeo could be attributed to the existence of a bridge as early as the 13th century. The presence of a crossing was vital for the residents of Giubiasco, as it allowed them to reach the church on the opposite bank. In the Statutes of Como from 1335 there is mention of a bridge, perhaps that over the Morobbia, which was to be maintained by Camorino, Sant'Antonio and Giubiasco. The Ponte Vecchio is also depicted in a 17th-century painting from the Church of San Bartolomeo. In 1801, the engineer Francesco Meschini described two crossing points of the Morobbia. One of the two led up to the foot of Monte Morobbia, crossed the river over a stone bridge and continued to Giubiasco. It was a long, steep road that was only used when the river was in full flow.

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15.0 km

Old Customs House of Carena

Highlight • Historical Site

In the center of the town of Carena, you can still see the building of the old customs house

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26.3 km

Castelgrande Castle

Highlight • Castle

27.4 km

VeloCafé

Highlight • Cafe

Between Giubiasco and Bellinzona, the VeloCafé is an institution for those who love cycling in the Canton of Ticino. It offers bar service, with coffee, sandwiches and beers for example, but it is also a cycle repair shop and a bicycle shop. The managers will be able to give you important advice for cycling in these areas. Check the opening hours on their website: velo-cafe.cc.

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29.9 km

Church of San Biagio

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of St. Bagio is one of the oldest churches in Bellinzona and was first mentioned in documents in the 12th century. The large fresco of St. Christopher on the front facade is what makes the church stand out from the outside, but the interior is also worth seeing. You can visit it daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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30.6 km

The Castles of Bellinzona

Highlight • Castle

The three medieval castles of Bellinzona are part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Castelgrande, Montebello and Sasso Corbara are witnesses of a past in which Milanese dukes and confederates faced each other in arms.

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30.9 km

Old Town of Bellinzona

Highlight • Historical Site

Bellinzona Old Town
With elegant churches, magnificent parks, and squares, Bellinzona's old town offers a fascinating insight into the region's history and culture. The remarkable post office building also reflects contemporary Ticino architecture.
Bellinzona undoubtedly deserves its reputation as the most authentic old town in Ticino. The popular "Viale Stazione" street, which leads directly from the train station and into the old town, makes access particularly easy and convenient.
An absolute highlight that shouldn't be missed is the 15th-century Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. It impresses with its elegance and houses a stunning Renaissance fresco that transports visitors back to a bygone era.
Bellinzona's old town also offers a variety of charming shops, cafés, and restaurants where you can enjoy local cuisine and the Ticino ambiance. The picturesque alleyways invite you to stroll and continually offer new discoveries. Not to be forgotten are the well-preserved city walls and castles that surround the old town, offering an interesting insight into medieval defensive architecture.
Text / Source: Bellinzona e Valli Turismo, Piazza Collegiata 12, Bellinzona
myswitzerland.com/de/erlebnisse/old-town-of-bellinzona

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31.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

8.37 km

1.24 km

643 m

318 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

3.87 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Sunday 12 July

31°C

21°C

60 %

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The Castles of Bellinzona – Old Town of Bellinzona loop from Bellinzona

Municipio di Bellinzona

Ponte vecchio di Camorino

Old Customs House of Carena

Castelgrande Castle

VeloCafé

Church of San Biagio

The Castles of Bellinzona

Old Town of Bellinzona

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