Bellinzona Historic Centre – Castelgrande Bellinzona loop from Giubiasco

Bellinzona Historic Centre – Castelgrande Bellinzona loop from Giubiasco

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Bellinzona Historic Centre – Castelgrande Bellinzona loop from Giubiasco

03:38

48.5km

1,590m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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5.51 km

Alpe di Gesero

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nobody was here today. Inquire when is open. But there is always fresh water here.

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40.2 km

View of the river near Bellinzona

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great way from the San Bernardino Pass coming just before Bellinzona. From the climate, you feel like you are in Italy, but the snow-capped mountains in the background tell you that you are (still) in Switzerland. Typical Ticino.

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42.9 km

Bellinzona city center and castles

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Bellinzona is the capital of the southern Swiss canton of Ticino. It is known for its 3 medieval castles. These include the Castelgrande and the Castello di Sasso Corbaro. Both castles offer views of the city, the surrounding Alps and the Castello di Montebello, the third castle. Regional art from the 19th century to the present day is exhibited in the Museo Villa dei Cedri. The original elements in the restored Palazzo Civico include a fresco from the 16th century.

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43.0 km

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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43.7 km

Bellinzona Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Bellinzona is probably the most Italian city in Switzerland. The “skyline” of the Ticino capital is formed by the mighty fortress, which consists of three of the best preserved medieval castles in Switzerland - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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45.0 km

Castelgrande Bellinzona

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The rock ridge of the Castelgrande consists of gneiss and rises almost 40 meters above the old town. On the north side, almost vertically sloping rock walls offer protection, on the south side, slightly less steep steps make access more difficult. At the top is a plateau divided into terraces with a diameter of 150 to 200 meters. The late medieval Bering rests for the most part on the Roman fort wall. The interior of the extensive castle area is largely empty, which is due to the removal of numerous buildings in the 15th century and the demolition of modern armory structures in the 20th century. In the Middle Ages, the area was divided into plots and densely built over.

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