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Castelgrande Bellinzona – Bellinzona Historic Centre loop from Giubiasco

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Castelgrande Bellinzona – Bellinzona Historic Centre loop from Giubiasco

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Castelgrande Bellinzona – Bellinzona Historic Centre loop from Giubiasco

04:16

13.7km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.33 km

Prada Abandoned Village Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruined village of Prada poses numerous puzzles. When was it built? How did its residents live? And most importantly: why was it abandoned? What is certain is that the …

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5.45 km

Bellinzona

Highlight • Settlement

We had made a stopover on the way to Italy and were very surprised by the city with the three castles/fortresses...very picturesque

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8.48 km

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

Highlight • Religious Site

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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9.04 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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9.94 km

Bellinzona Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

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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10.1 km

Mendrisio Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.47 km

2.88 km

2.29 km

1.24 km

527 m

254 m

Surfaces

6.40 km

2.59 km

1.93 km

1.14 km

1.08 km

388 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

34°C

24°C

23 %

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Castelgrande Bellinzona – Bellinzona Historic Centre loop from Giubiasco

Prada Abandoned Village Ruins

View of Prada and the Valley

Bellinzona

Palazzo Civico Clock Tower

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

Castelgrande Bellinzona

Bellinzona Historic Centre

Mendrisio Town Hall

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