View of the Melezza River – Lakeside Path Tenero–Locarno loop from Magadino-Vira

Mountain biking trails

Switzerland

Ticino

Vira (Gambarogno)

View of the Melezza River – Lakeside Path Tenero–Locarno loop from Magadino-Vira

Moderate

4.6

(92)

435

riders

View of the Melezza River – Lakeside Path Tenero–Locarno loop from Magadino-Vira

03:31

56.0km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.1 km for 301 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.96 km

Forest Trail along the Ticino River

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Nice trail along the Ticino.

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11.1 km

Lakeside Promenade Minusio–Locarno

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Wonderful promenade - max. Speed is only 15 km / h. Should not be used in the high season, as there are a lot of pedestrians.

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17.0 km

Maggia Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge

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Bridge with a separate cycle path over the Maggia which connects the two towns of Locarno and Ascona.

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20.0 km

Ascona Lakeside Promenade

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The scenery that opens up to you when you first look at the lake promenade in Ascona is stunning. Typical brightly painted houses make the former fishing village a very …

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29.0 km

Ponte Antico di Intragna

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This tour leads over good roads and can easily be done with a touring bike up to the Bagni di Craveggia.

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30.9 km

View of the Melezza River

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Nice tub which the Melezza has rinsed out, which invites you to splash around, especially in summer.

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34.6 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Melezza

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Wide suspension bridge over the Melezza river, excellent as a connection for circular runs along the riverside.

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41.4 km

Bosco Isolino

Forest

42.2 km

Viewpoint

42.3 km

Lakeside Path Tenero–Locarno

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There are a bit of pedestrians here. So be careful.

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56.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

14.5 km

7.18 km

5.48 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

17.5 km

3.62 km

3.23 km

1.46 km

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

20°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 21, 2025,TI🇨🇭🚴🏽 Cugnasco - Intragna - Cugnasco

Something very simple today. Just moving my legs a bit. The weather was very unstable. I could practically feel the rain somewhere on my neck. 😉🌧️

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March 17, 2024,Panorama Biketour

beautiful, easy panoramic tour with start and finish in Tenero

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August 15, 2022,Mal wieder Radeln am Lago Maggiore - Part 3

Through Ascona and Locarno, including thunderstorms and rain.

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May 27, 2024,🦎💯TI 2024 Mt.Ditto-Mt.Motti-Valle Verzasca- Intragna

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Day 3
The weather was cloudy all day today but no rain.
The tour today went from Riazzino up to the Monti Ditto-Monti di Motti and down into the Vercasca Valley. The trail was still wet and slippery from last night's rain. Technically quite demanding on the wet roots and stone slabs.
After that we made a detour along …

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May 25, 2023,🦎💥TI 2023 Mt.Ditto-Mt.Motti-Valle Verzasca- Intragna

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Today started with light raindrops.....then the weather got better and better🌞😎
The tour today went from Riazzino up to the Monti di Motti and down into the Vercasca Valley.
Then we made a detour along the Maggia and Melezza to a cozy grotto in great weather.

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