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.
OSM map layer · LineString
46.14, 8.73 · rel 19507361
46.14, 8.73 · rel 19507361
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Cannobio - Ascona
12,6 km from Cannobio to Ascona through alpine terrain and mountains.
Cannobio
→
Ascona
linear
12,6km
Distance
+860m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
31
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
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 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
2× monument
2× summit
1× viewpoint
1× castle
Sacro Monte di Brissago
Attraction ·
29 m off route
12,6 km
100%
Narciso Bazzi
monument ·
36 m off route
12,6 km
100%
Monte Verità
summit ·
37 m off route
12,6 km
100%
Grand Tour of Switzerland: Fotopunkt Ascona
Attraction ·
66 m off route
12,6 km
100%
Monte Verita
summit ·
90 m off route
12,6 km
100%
Balladrum
viewpoint ·
199 m off route
12,6 km
100%
Capella di Ita Wegmann
monument ·
200 m off route
12,6 km
100%
Castello dei Griglioni
castle ·
222 m off route
12,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Ascona - Vira (Gambarogno)
CLM
Giro Lungolago Ascona
653
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 9 - Vira Gambarogno (CH) - Ascona (CH)
GTLM
Grand Tour del Lago Maggiore ® - Tappa 10 - Ascona (CH) - Cannobio
GTLM
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Cannobio - Ascona
CLM
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 ·
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Cannobio - Ascona is 12.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Cannobio - Ascona takes approximately 3h 8min to complete.
No, Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Cannobio - Ascona is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Cannobio to Ascona. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Cannobio - Ascona starts at Cannobio.
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Cannobio - Ascona is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Cammino del Lago Maggiore - Tappa Cannobio - Ascona is maintained and managed by Tracciaminima APS.