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OSM map layer · LineString
45.86, 9.02 · rel 2853141
45.86, 9.02 · rel 2853141
ViaGottardo
12,9 km from Mendrisio to Chiasso through urban area.
Mendrisio
→
Chiasso
linear
12,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× ruins
1× viewpoint
1× monument
Ruderi della fattoria del Farügin
ruins ·
on the route
12,9 km
100%
Mulin da Canaa
ruins ·
on the route
12,9 km
100%
Rovine castello dei Rusconi
ruins ·
30 m off route
12,9 km
100%
Grand Tour Switzerland
viewpoint ·
68 m off route
12,9 km
100%
Al Colonnello Costantino Bernasconi
monument ·
266 m off route
12,9 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
ViaGottardo is 12.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, ViaGottardo takes approximately 3h 13min to complete.
No, ViaGottardo is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Mendrisio to Chiasso. Plan ahead for return transport.
ViaGottardo starts at Mendrisio.
ViaGottardo is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
ViaGottardo is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.
Yes, ViaGottardo is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.