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The 10 Most Beautiful trail runs in Ticino

Trail running
· Bellinzona and Valleys
Piora- Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
17.9 km
4:00 h
648 m
648 m
Ausgedehntes Trailrunning mit Einkehrmöglichkeit in der Cadagnohütte.

Trail running
· Disentis Sedrun
Santa Maria Stausee - Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.9 km
1:30 h
30 m
30 m
Trailrunning Runde mit nur wenigen Höhenmetern und in phantastischer Kulisse.

Trail running
· Disentis Sedrun
Bornengo - Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
26.4 km
5:40 h
1,572 m
1,444 m
Traumstrecke von Pass zu Pass: Vom Lukmanier bis zum Oberalp

Trail running
· Ascona-Locarno
Lake Efra Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.4 km
4:00 h
1,200 m
1,200 m
Up and down, steep and technical with some stone steps leading to the eponymous lake. Lying just below the Capanna Efra, this little gem can be partly frozen over until late spring. Wonderful views of the valley floor and surrounding peaks may be enjoyed from the Capanna Efra, which stands on a large, sunny terrace and offers hikers accommodation and refreshment.

Trail running
· Ascona-Locarno
Monte Gambarogno Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.5 km
1:40 h
380 m
795 m
Incomparable view of Lake Maggiore.

Trail running
· Lugano
Scenic Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
53.3 km
12:15 h
3,572 m
3,572 m
A stunning, panoramic run along ridges in the Lugano area through awe-inspiring landscapes offering unique vistas!

Trail running
· Ascona-Locarno
Robiei Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
closed
12.5 km
3:00 h
1,035 m
1,035 m
It's only a short tour, but worth every minute. It's rare to be able to enjoy breathtaking views of high mountains (Pizzo Basodino) near crystal clear mountain lakes on the same day.

Trail running
· Ascona-Locarno
Alzasca Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
23.1 km
8:00 h
2,079 m
2,079 m
This wonderful tour leading to the picturesque Capanna Alzasca (1734 m) could be called the "Lakes Tour".

Trail running
· Ascona-Locarno
Cimetta Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.2 km
2:50 h
598 m
1,200 m

Trail running
· Ascona-Locarno
Salmone Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.7 km
4:00 h
1,438 m
1,438 m
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Denti della vecchia from Cimadera by Beat
January 02, 2020
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Lake Efra Trail by Markus
October 12, 2019
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When did you do this route? October 11, 2019
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