Piazza Grande, Locarno – Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso loop from Ascona
Piazza Grande, Locarno – Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso loop from Ascona
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Piazza Grande, Locarno – Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso loop from Ascona
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8.31km
170m
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: September 9, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
2.78 km
Historic Centre of Locarno
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2.79 km
PalaCinema Locarno
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The old schoolhouse turned into a palace for the film
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2.83 km
Old Town, Locarno
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3.13 km
Piazza Grande, Locarno
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3.76 km
Via Crucis to Madonna del Sasso
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If you walk up the Stations of the Cross from Locarno, you need about half an hour. There is also …
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4.11 km
Madonna del Sasso
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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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4.17 km
Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso
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4.28 km
Madonna del Sasso Funicular and View of Lake Maggiore
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8.31 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.07 km
2.34 km
371 m
275 m
256 m
Surfaces
5.98 km
2.21 km
102 m
< 100 m
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