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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Montebello Castle loop from Distretto di Bellinzona

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Switzerland

Ticino

Bellinzona Historic Centre – Montebello Castle loop from Distretto di Bellinzona

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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Montebello Castle loop from Distretto di Bellinzona

03:14

11.3km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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4.16 km

Castelgrande Bellinzona

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The rock ridge of the Castelgrande consists of gneiss and rises almost 40 meters above the old town. On the north side, almost vertically sloping rock walls offer protection, on …

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4.37 km

Bellinzona is probably the most Italian city in Switzerland. The “skyline” of the Ticino capital is formed by the mighty fortress, which consists of three of the best preserved medieval castles in Switzerland - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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4.42 km

Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Stephen (Collegiata dei Santi Pietro e Stefano)

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Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Stephen, Bellinzona
This Renaissance building was designed by a master, Tomaso Rodari from Maroggia (sculptor and architect of the Como Cathedral). The stately façade, …

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4.82 km

Montebello Castle

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From the hill Montebello, where this castle towers 90 meters above the city, you can look down on the Castelgrande.

Here, the walls surrounding the old town and meeting with …

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6.01 km

Sasso Corbaro Castle

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The castle of Sasso Corbaro is located on the sides of the left bank of the Ticino river, near Bellinzona. It was built in the late 1400s and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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