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Ascona

Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso – Piazza Grande, Locarno loop from Ascona

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Switzerland
Ticino
Ascona

Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso – Piazza Grande, Locarno loop from Ascona

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Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso – Piazza Grande, Locarno loop from Ascona

02:25

8.37km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

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2.65 km

Visconti Castle

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Of ancient origin, it was conquered in 1342 by the Milanese Visconti family and subsequently expanded. In 1532, after the victory of the Confederates over the Milanese, it was largely …

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2.73 km

Church of San Francesco, Locarno

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The 3Schiffige church is the center of German-speaking Catholics in Locarno. It was essentially furnished by the members of the local artist family Orelli.

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4.18 km

Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso

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Madonna del Sasso - the most famous pilgrimage church in Italian-speaking Switzerland was built around 1485 on the occasion of the Franciscan brother Frá Bartolomeo. He had an apparition of …

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4.24 km

Madonna del Sasso

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Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso
Place of pilgrimage with church, Sacro Monte and monastery above Locarno in the municipality of Orselina on a partially terraced rocky outcrop. Madonna del …

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4.37 km

Via Crucis to Madonna del Sasso

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Way of the Cross Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso
If you walk up the Stations of the Cross from Locarno, you need about half an hour. There is also …

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5.22 km

Piazza Grande, Locarno

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The Piazza Grande represents the historical center of Locarno. It boasts splendid arcades, under which there is no shortage of shops and restaurants. The square is adorned with splendid historical …

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5.63 km

Old Town, Locarno

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Worth seeing church and great view

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5.68 km

Historic Centre of Locarno

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Historical old city

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8.37 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

2.11 km

410 m

343 m

199 m

Surfaces

4.03 km

3.04 km

1.31 km

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Saturday 23 May

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13°C

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