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Lake Maggiore – Piazza Grande, Locarno loop from Locarno

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Lake Maggiore – Piazza Grande, Locarno loop from Locarno

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Lake Maggiore – Piazza Grande, Locarno loop from Locarno

00:59

3.68km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

426 m

Locarno Lakeside Promenade

Highlight • Trail

When you need a little break

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2

552 m

Lake Maggiore

Highlight • Lake

Almost 20% of the lake belongs to Switzerland.

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3

1.10 km

Piazza Grande, Locarno

Highlight • Settlement

The Piazza Grande represents the historical center of Locarno. It boasts splendid arcades, under which there is no shortage of shops and restaurants. The square is adorned with splendid historical …

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4

1.51 km

Visconti Castle

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Of ancient origin, it was conquered in 1342 by the Milanese Visconti family and subsequently expanded. In 1532, after the victory of the Confederates over the Milanese, it was largely …

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5

1.80 km

Historic Centre of Locarno

Highlight • Historical Site

Historical old city

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6

1.84 km

Old Town, Locarno

Highlight • Settlement

Worth seeing church and great view

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7

2.49 km

Locarno Walk of Fame

Highlight • Monument

Here you can find handprints of well-known musicians.

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8

3.30 km

Lakeside Park, Locarno

Highlight • Lake

Small park on the shore

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B

3.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.01 km

802 m

788 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.75 km

1.72 km

170 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

30°C

22°C

29 %

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