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Piazza Grande, Locarno – Bridge Over the Maggia loop from Bignasco

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Switzerland

Ticino

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Piazza Grande, Locarno – Bridge Over the Maggia loop from Bignasco

Moderate

4.7

(155)

843

riders

Piazza Grande, Locarno – Bridge Over the Maggia loop from Bignasco

03:53

63.4km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 25.5 km for 68 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.44 km

Highlights of the Maggia Valley

Highlight • Trail

Very nice and easy tour. Mostly on bike paths.

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14.9 km

Beach

20.5 km

Maggia Valley

Highlight • River

Beautiful bathing beach on the Maggia (one of several).

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20.8 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Maggia

Highlight • Bridge

Here you can cross the river via a suspension bridge.

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29.9 km

Maggia Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge with a separate cycle path over the Maggia which connects the two towns of Locarno and Ascona.

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31.7 km

Viewpoint

32.3 km

Piazza Grande, Locarno

Highlight • Settlement

The Piazza Grande represents the historical center of Locarno. It boasts splendid arcades, under which there is no shortage of shops and restaurants. The square is adorned with splendid historical …

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37.8 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Melezza

Highlight • Bridge

Wide suspension bridge over the Melezza river, excellent as a connection for circular runs along the riverside.

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39.5 km

Bridge Over the Maggia

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive view especially in spring when the river has a strong current due to snowmelt.

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48.0 km

Maggia Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The trails are sometimes challenging

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63.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

15.4 km

14.7 km

5.76 km

4.49 km

Surfaces

46.6 km

8.88 km

5.57 km

1.62 km

649 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

18°C

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Comments

September 9, 2023,Tessin Mountainbike-Tour 2 : Locarno Bignasco Maggiatal ❤️

Today we explored the Maggia Valley. We drove through the beautiful villages. You can ride a lot on bike paths but unfortunately you also have to bike next to the main road.

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July 11, 2022,Noch mal durchs Maggiatal, aber mit Bike 😁

The cycle paths through the Maggia Valley lead away from the main road through the villages. Most of the old houses are very well preserved and therefore worth seeing!
Unfortunately, a piece of wire on a bike in Binasco made it impossible to continue.
Spare hose with me, tools with me, unfortunately the tire stuck so hard to the rim …

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July 13, 2022,E-MTB 13.07.2022 16:35 Tenero

Ahi drive esch metem Gägewind fasch strand gsi than uehi drive.

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February 25, 2026,ticino bike ride👍🍀😎giro valle maggia

The Maggia Valley never ceases to amaze me with its beauty... I also like to explore it by bike, venturing off the beaten path onto some lovely trails and into the surrounding countryside... At the very end of Cavergno, I turned right and then climbed up to Brantallo, an ancient and very well-maintained Ticino village... It was foggy at the …

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March 4, 2022,Spannende MTB Tour ab Ascona ins Maggiatal und im Gepäck die Drohne

Today's MTB tour starts again in Ascona and goes into the "mystical" Maggia Valley. A lot has already been reported about how thundering waterfalls along the Maggia Gorge convey pure energy and release strength. However, one is currently far away from that, because the Maggia has little water and there are no tributaries from the mountains and therefore no thundering …

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Piazza Grande, Locarno – Bridge Over the Maggia loop from Bignasco

Highlights of the Maggia Valley

Maggia Valley

Suspension Bridge Over the Maggia

Maggia Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge

Piazza Grande, Locarno

Suspension Bridge Over the Melezza

Bridge Over the Maggia

Maggia Valley

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