Nature Trail recommended route

Sculpture path

Nature Trail · Ascona-Locarno
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Short but nice. The sculpture path above Ascona is a short walk in an enchanting landscape with witty encounters.
easy
Distance 2.5 km
0:45 h
90 m
90 m
372 m
292 m
Thanks to the creativity of different artists, this fairy-tale path in the woods was created, just a stone’s throw away from the Monte Verità. Easy walk for everyone and where exciting encounters with funny wooden sculptures are guaranteed. The silence and the atmosphere of the forest make it a truly magical place. At the entrance point there is a nice play ground and a wide green space as well as a picnic area with grill facility. There are also parking spaces and a small bar. Those who want to extend their tour have plenty of options. In the surrounding forests there are many hiking paths of various lengths and difficulty levels.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
372 m
Lowest point
292 m
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Track types

Asphalt 47.23%Forested/wild trail 34.09%Road 18.67%
Asphalt
1.2 km
Forested/wild trail
0.9 km
Road
0.5 km
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Start

Ascona, Monte Verità
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'702'253E 1'112'655N
DD
46.157617, 8.762352
DMS
46°09'27.4"N 8°45'44.5"E
UTM
32T 481650 5111587
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Destination

Ascona, Monte Verità

Public transport

From Locarno: Take bus B 1 in the direction of Losone. Get off at Ascona Centro. Continue by bus B 5 to Ascona, Monte Verità. Or walk from the centre of Ascona to Monte Verità (30 min).

Return from Monte Verità: Take the B 5 bus in the direction of Ascona, Sonnenhof. Get off at Ascona, Autosilo. From Ascona Centro continue by bus B 5 in the direction of Gordola. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'702'253E 1'112'655N
DD
46.157617, 8.762352
DMS
46°09'27.4"N 8°45'44.5"E
UTM
32T 481650 5111587
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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

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
0:45 h
Ascent
90 m
Descent
90 m
Highest point
372 m
Lowest point
292 m
Out and back Family-friendly

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