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Monte Carasso

San Defendente – Carasc Tibetan Bridge loop from Bellinzona

Routes
Running trails & routes
Switzerland
Ticino
Bellinzona
Monte Carasso

San Defendente – Carasc Tibetan Bridge loop from Bellinzona

Hard

5.0

(1)

82

runners

San Defendente – Carasc Tibetan Bridge loop from Bellinzona

01:33

10.7km

610m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.20 km

View of the Valley

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Beautiful narrow street

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2

2.41 km

After the long hike, there is a small self-service bar here, a bit hidden: various drinks and even ice cream. But please don't forget to pay (cash or twint)!

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4.58 km

San Defendente

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Small cluster of houses with a cute chapel.

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5.35 km

Up to this point it is possible to go there with a good mountain bike ... The rest of about 20 minutes is actually only possible and recommended on foot …

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6.50 km

Carasc Tibetan Bridge

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This suspension bridge is a real highlight. You should definitely cross it. Fascinating and frightening at the same time, considering what height it is and what length it is. In …

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6.73 km

Replica of a historic coal pile

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7.23 km

Great hike and nice bridge

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8

8.51 km

Café El Lòri

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Super nice location where you can buy a drink (hot/cold) or a small snack. Self service!
Nice and cool inside, or just enjoy a refreshing drink outside on the terrace under the bunches of grapes!

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

4.33 km

425 m

388 m

283 m

231 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

3.35 km

2.51 km

550 m

155 m

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Thursday 9 July

33°C

19°C

85 %

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