From Camorino to the fortini della Fame – loop run

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From Camorino to the fortini della Fame – loop run

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From Camorino to the fortini della Fame – loop run

00:40

4.74km

270m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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1.46 km

Fortini della Fame – Tower 2 Ai Munt

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The towers of the Fortini della Fame (Hunger Fortresses) form a military line of defense. They were created in the mid-19th century and are located in the Magadino plain between …

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2.08 km

Fortini della Fame – Tower 3: Ala Pélera

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This cylindrical tower was built in 1853 and performed a dual function: it served as a defense against the Austrians and was a work place for the refugees who were under the command of Marshal Radetzky of Lombardy.

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2.52 km

Al Pian di Bur Tower (Fortini della Fame No. 5)

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This tower is also part of the hunger forts. In 1943 it was sold by the Confederation to the Bellinzona electricity company, today it is now in a state of decay, but still interesting to visit.

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3.03 km

Al Sass del Camósc – Fourth Hunger Tower

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The fourth tower "Al Sass del Camósc" is built on a hillock with a magnificent view that goes from Locarno to the Riviera. A recently laid panoramic table provides geographical …

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