A 230km circular trekking, divided into 11 stages, along the shores of Lake Maggiore. It links Lombardy, Piedmont, and Switzerland in a unique route with breathtaking views. It's a participatory journey, the result of mapping with local residents.
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46.16, 8.83 · rel 19507279
46.16, 8.83 · rel 19507279
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Ascona - Vira (Gambarogno)
24,3 km from Ascona to Vira (Gambargone), Paese through urban area.
Ascona
→
Vira (Gambargone), Paese
linear
24,3km
Distance
+160m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
15× Attraction
4× monument
1× castle
Grand Tour of Switzerland: Fotopunkt Ascona
Attraction ·
222 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Giuseppe Cattori
monument ·
on the route
24,3 km
100%
Ca' di Ferro
monument ·
on the route
24,3 km
100%
Castello dei Griglioni
castle ·
on the route
24,3 km
100%
Pusteblume
Attraction ·
27 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Toro
monument ·
61 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Casino
Attraction ·
153 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Gruppo Volo a Vela Ticino
Attraction ·
166 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Fontana Pedrazzini
monument ·
249 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Gufo reale europeo
Attraction ·
255 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Civetta delle nevi
Attraction ·
256 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Aquila blu cilena
Attraction ·
256 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Aquila americana
Attraction ·
258 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Gipeto
Attraction ·
259 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Corvo imperiale
Attraction ·
259 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Avvoltoio delle palme / Caracara crestata / Nibbio bruno
Attraction ·
261 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Falco giocoliere
Attraction ·
262 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Aquila di mare testabianca
Attraction ·
262 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Aquila pescatrice africana
Attraction ·
263 m off route
24,3 km
100%
Aquila di steller
Attraction ·
265 m off route
24,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Ascona - Vira (Gambarogno) is 24.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Ascona - Vira (Gambarogno) takes approximately 6h 3min to complete.
No, Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Ascona - Vira (Gambarogno) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Ascona to Vira (Gambargone), Paese. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Ascona - Vira (Gambarogno) starts at Ascona.
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Ascona - Vira (Gambarogno) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Ascona - Vira (Gambarogno) is maintained and managed by Tracciaminima APS.