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Lodano Cultural and Natural History Trail
Nature Trail
· Ascona-Locarno
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Photo: Giovanni Cassari - Azzurro Imaging, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
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The proposed circular trail takes you through Lodano's foothills and valley floor.
easy
Distance 5.5 km
Duration1:35 h
Ascent180 m
Descent180 m
Highest point432 m
Lowest point328 m
Along 18 stations, you will immerse yourself in varied landscapes, discover traces of past human activities including rural artifacts, and experience the area's beautiful natural surroundings. The itinerary is suitable for families and for all those who like to walk, observing the landscape's peculiarities with a curious and unhurried eye.
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Copyright photos: Giovanni Cassari - Azzurro Imaging
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: December 13, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
432 m
Lowest point
328 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt 17.51%Forested/wild trail 33.04%Path 49.43%
Asphalt
1 km
Forested/wild trail
1.8 km
Path
2.7 km
Start
Lodano
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'696'070E 1'123'673N
DD
46.257626, 8.684596
DMS
46°15'27.5"N 8°41'04.5"E
UTM
32T 475691 5122720
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Destination
Lodano
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'696'070E 1'123'673N
DD
46.257626, 8.684596
DMS
46°15'27.5"N 8°41'04.5"E
UTM
32T 475691 5122720
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
- Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Telescope sticks if necessary
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
- Maps
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
1:35 h
Ascent
180 m
Descent
180 m
Highest point
432 m
Lowest point
328 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Family-friendly
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