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Maia Forest ReservePhoto: Alessio Pizzicannella, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
The Maia Forest Reserve encompasses the rolling hilly landscape between Losone and Arcegno, at an elevation of between 250 and just under 500 m a.s.l. It features on the list of natural landscapes, sites and monuments of national importance: the most characteristic and complete low-altitude glacial landscape in the whole of Switzerland. This broad-leaf forest is home to around twenty different tree varieties, primarily oak, ash, linden, cherry, alder, maple, birch and chestnut.
Area: 100 hectares
Altitude: 250-476 m a.s.l.
Main trees: oak, chestnut, ash
Year of establishment: 1998
Owner: Patriziato di Losone
Visits:
Period: all year. Access is not recommended with strong wind and snowy terrain.
The Maia Forest Park is equipped with over 8 km of trails. Several entry points; we recommend starting the excursion to Arcegno. You are asked to follow the marked trails, to not access wetlands in any way and to keep dogs on a leash.
Hiking boots are recommended. Guided tours are available on request.
Public transport
By bus 314 to Arcegno, Chiesa. From there continue on foot to the Bosco di Maia Forest Reserve.Directions
By car via Losone to Arcegno. From there continue on foot to the Bosco di Maia Forest Reserve.Parking
There is a public car park at the entrance to the village (near the church).Coordinates
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