Giuseppe Motta Square, Ascona – Locarno–Tenero Cycle Path loop from Bellinzona

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Switzerland

Ticino

Giuseppe Motta Square, Ascona – Locarno–Tenero Cycle Path loop from Bellinzona

Moderate

4.5

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1,203

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Giuseppe Motta Square, Ascona – Locarno–Tenero Cycle Path loop from Bellinzona

02:16

54.6km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 5 m for 309 m

After 22.6 km for 71 m

After 25.5 km for 789 m

After 54.4 km for 309 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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696 m

View of Castelgrande

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The Castelgrande is a hill castle in Bellinzona, the main town in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. As one of the three castles of Bellinzona, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000,

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4.15 km

VeloCafé

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Between Giubiasco and Bellinzona, the VeloCafé is an institution for those who love cycling in the Canton of Ticino. It offers bar service, with coffee, sandwiches and beers for example, …

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11.8 km

Locarno Airport Cycle Path

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Just beautiful!!!! Across vegetable fields-which you can smell very nice too! Recommended !!

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25.8 km

Giuseppe Motta Square, Ascona

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Passage through the center of Ascona on a carpet of beautiful cobblestones

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26.1 km

Fountain on the Ascona lakefront

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A welcome refreshment on hot days!

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32.7 km

Locarno Ferry Terminal

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Various boat tours start from here. For example, you can easily get to Ascona from here.

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36.0 km

Locarno–Tenero Cycle Path

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Perfect stretch of cycle path for those who want to enjoy a ride without being in traffic, speeds obviously reduced but you can ride safely.

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46.4 km

Tree-lined bike path in Ticino

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Nice bike path away from the busy roads.

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54.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

16.6 km

10.9 km

4.48 km

3.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.1 km

2.05 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

20°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2026,2026.06.08 Ascona. Noise-Cancelling Waves Ride 🌊🚴‍♀️🌊

I went for lunch by the water. Strawberry yoghurt (the mocha one was gone — only an empty space in the fridge and a price tag left), the biggest orange I could find, soft flat peaches (called “UFOs” in Poland), and a slightly sweet butter bun ☺️ I sat on the steps just out of reach of the waves. The …

October 1, 2025,2025.10.01 Breakfast at Tiffany's Ride 💙🚴‍♀️💙

Sore throat needs to be taken care of. I thought, mild lakeside air will not hurt me for sure 😁 I was right 🤩

January 5, 2026,2026.01.05 Locarno. Why So Cold Ride 🤍🚴‍♀️🤍

Bitter wind and pinkish sky signaled the cold night. It felt strange to be back at work after the long winter break. Even stranger to zip through the valley on my own. But some thoughts and feelings are always alive, like our little red tree 🩷

April 6, 2023,Losone - Arbedo

When after over 20km you realise that komoot was not recording 😡😡😡

November 26, 2025,2025.11.26 Cake by the Ocean Ride 💜🚴‍♀️💜

What a luxury to get up at 4, do some yoga, work a few hours and go to the lake for breakfast - favourite mokka yoghurt, a sweet and juicy orange, and a crunchy bread roll. Views, sounds, scents, flavours - all sensations involved, complementary in a special way ☀️

May 23, 2023,Road Bike Tour

this is a great ride if you want no traffic. tarmac all the way. quiet

October 10, 2025,2025.10.10 Night Warriors Sunrise Hunting Ride 💛🚴‍♀️💛

This morning, I mounted my mega bright front lamp and hit the road well before the break of dawn. A silver moon was hanging on the night sky dotted with twinkling stars. I could smell the scents, hear the sounds, and feel the breeze much more intensely than during the day, as if the other senses wanted to compensate for …

June 22, 2026,2026.06.22 Ascona. The Orange Masterpiece Ride 🍊🚴‍♀️🍊

My favourite thing in a heatwave is oranges.
They have to be cool — almost cold — straight from the fridge, covered with a delicate layer of condensation. With a thick enough peel that comes away easily, leaving as little of the white pith behind as possible. The segments should separate effortlessly and without bursting.
Ideally, each segment can be …