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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Montebello Castle loop from Bellinzona

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Switzerland

Ticino

Bellinzona Historic Centre – Montebello Castle loop from Bellinzona

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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Montebello Castle loop from Bellinzona

02:04

6.55km

250m

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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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609 m

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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656 m

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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703 m

Palazzo Civico Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

1.22 km

Bellinzona Ramparts

Highlight • Monument

Connected to the western part of Castel Grande, the bulwark completely blocked off the Ticino valley, guaranteeing the Duchy of Milan control of numerous alpine passes.

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1.45 km

Murata Tunnel, Castelgrande

Highlight • Structure

Walk down on top the bullwark from Castel Grande and then almost all the way down you can go back up to the castle underneath (protected from sun & heat) back up to the castle.

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1.91 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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4.33 km

Sasso Corbaro Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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5.52 km

Montebello Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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6.55 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

1.71 km

1.35 km

919 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

1.21 km

1.05 km

333 m

316 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

33°C

20°C

30 %

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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Montebello Castle loop from Bellinzona

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

Bellinzona Historic Centre

Palazzo Civico Clock Tower

Bellinzona Ramparts

Murata Tunnel, Castelgrande

Castelgrande Bellinzona

Sasso Corbaro Castle

Montebello Castle

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