Toprecommended route
Russo-Mosogno
Hiking Trail
· Ascona-Locarno
Responsible for this content
Ascona-Locarno Tourism Verified partner
Ascona-Locarno Tourism Verified partner
-
MosognoPhoto: Alessio Pizzicannella, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Hint
Explanation
Selected alternatives for you
Along the hillsides of the Onsernone Valley from Russo to Mosogno. A short hike to discover the varied landscape of this still very original valley.
moderate
Distance 2.5 km
Duration1:00 h
Ascent158 m
Descent179 m
Highest point846 m
Lowest point767 m
Russo is a small village in the middle of the Onsernone Valley, reachable by car or bus. In Russo there is the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta to visit, one of the oldest churches in the valley. A gentle up and down through the woods on a beautiful flagstone path leads to Barione, a hamlet with the pretty oratory of Santa Maria Nascente. When the forest clears, you have a good view of the little villages clinging to the hillside and the enchanting valley that lies at your feet. A short descent leads from Barione back down to the main road to Mosogno, where the bus leaves. If you still have time, a short visit to the village centre of Mosogno di Sotto is worthwhile. A short, easy hike on a red and white marked mountain trail - ideal if you want to take it easy or don't have so much time.
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
846 m
Lowest point
767 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt 7.42%Path 77.27%Road 15.29%Unknown 0%
Asphalt
0.2 km
Path
1.9 km
Road
0.4 km
Unknown
0 km
Turn-by-turn directions
Russo-La Revera-Barione-Mosogno
Rest stop
Tip
Nearby
Top Partner
Waypoint
Start point
End point
Low point
High point
Forecast
Photo
Video
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno railway station: Take the bus B 324 in direction Spruga. Get off at Russo.
Return from Mosogno: Take the bus B 324 in direction Locarno. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'691'377E 1'117'394N
DD
46.201807, 8.622505
DMS
46°12'06.5"N 8°37'21.0"E
UTM
32T 470876 5116539
w3w
///stammer.grass.survey
Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Book recommendation by the author
To explore the route, we recommend buying the official maps of the Federal Office of Topography Swisstopo. In addition, the following website map.geo.admin.ch offers constantly updated data.
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
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
158 m
Descent
179 m
Highest point
846 m
Lowest point
767 m
Public-transport-friendly
Family-friendly
Linear route
Weather at the route's trailhead
Statistics
- Content
- Show images Hide images
Maps and trails
3 Waypoints
Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
km
Distance
Duration
Ascent
Descent
Elevation profile
Plan your stay
Sole
Our chatbot is currently in Beta. Please avoid entering any personal or sensitive data. The provided responses may not always be fully accurate, so we recommend verifying the information received.