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Orselina

View of Madonna del Sasso – Ponte Romano Al Salto loop from Orselina Funicolare

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Switzerland
Ticino
Orselina

View of Madonna del Sasso – Ponte Romano Al Salto loop from Orselina Funicolare

Hard

5.0

(1)

15

runners

View of Madonna del Sasso – Ponte Romano Al Salto loop from Orselina Funicolare

02:32

15.0km

960m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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147 m

View of Madonna del Sasso

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You have to climb a few stairs on the way here, but it's worth it.

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2

891 m

Here you can get information about the different types of trees.

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1.94 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

2.57 km

View of Lake Maggiore and Minusio

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These trails are pleasant to run. This connects the Contra area to Madonna del Sasso, a priceless view of Lake Maggiore as it is always on high ground.

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5

3.65 km

Capèla Rota

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The chapel was built at the beginning of 1600 as a small devotional chapel on an important road connection at the time. The only mule track from Locarno to Tendrasca …

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6

3.99 km

Ponte Romano Al Salto

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Ancient Roman stone bridge, among the paths that from Contra lead to the Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso.

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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.50 km

3.13 km

1.59 km

1.01 km

761 m

Surfaces

9.15 km

2.16 km

1.50 km

1.50 km

386 m

289 m

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Thursday 9 July

32°C

21°C

72 %

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