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From Claro to Monti di Maruso – loop tour
05:11
11.3km
900m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 13, 2024
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Includes off-grid segments
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After 1.60 km for 42 m
After 7.06 km for 52 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.52 km
Monastery of Santa Maria Assunta
Highlight • Religious Site
For the residents of Claro, the Riviera Region and Bellinzona, the site of the monastery embodies love and tradition to the eye and heart. When you visit the monastery, you can not only admire paintings and sculptures of rare beauty, but also learn about the lives of the nuns and enjoy wonderful views of the Riviera Valley and the entire Bellinzona region.
For over five centuries, the very capable nuns have lived a spiritual life according to the rules of St. Benedict. In recent years the buildings have been completely renovated and now have a new beauty and harmony. The monastery will delight all art lovers. Inside there are three neoclassical altars and murals from the late 15th century. Particularly worth seeing is the Pieta sculpture group made of lime wood, painted and gilded, which dates back to the 15th/16th centuries. century. These are on a side altar.
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3.52 km
View of Claro and the Monastero di Santa Maria Assunta
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5.27 km
Monti di Maruso
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Numerous paths start from here.
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11.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.52 km
3.82 km
1.75 km
1.14 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.10 km
3.68 km
1.35 km
1.01 km
117 m
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Thursday 16 July
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