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Thematic Trail recommended route Thematic Trail  · Bellinzona and Valleys

Hunger Forts

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    A visit to the Hunger Forts, some of which can be seen in Camorino or on the opposite side at Sementina, is an invitation to take an exciting dive into the past to remember a difficult and turbulent period for Ticino.

    easy
    Distance 4.4 km
    1:35 h
    285 m
    284 m
    518 m
    254 m

    An educational path lasting about two hours follows a section of the Dufour defense line in the municipality of Camorino. Along the route, it is now possible to admire up close five towers (Ai Scarsitt, Ai Munt, Ala Pélera, Al Sass del Camósc and Al Pian di Bur), some in ruins, others restored. The route, equipped with signposts and explanatory panels, crosses vineyards and woods and offers splendid panoramic views of the Magadino Plain, Pizzo di Claro and the entire Bellinzona area.

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    For the route to be enjoyable, careful planning is important.

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    518 m
    Lowest point
    254 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 54.14%Path 29.05%Road 16.79%
    Asphalt
    2.4 km
    Path
    1.3 km
    Road
    747 m
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    Rest stops

    Hotel La Perla (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Tureta (Bike friendly)
    Marchè Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Unione (Bike friendly)
    Villa del Gusto (Bike friendly)
    Hotel & SPA Internazionale (Bike friendly)
    Ostello Montebello (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Cremorasco (Bike friendly)

    Coordinates

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    2'721'062E 1'113'693N
    DD
    46.163835, 9.006060
    DMS
    46°09'49.8"N 9°00'21.8"E
    UTM
    32T 500467 5112251
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.4 km
    Duration
    1:35 h
    Ascent
    285 m
    Descent
    284 m
    Highest point
    518 m
    Lowest point
    254 m
    Round trip Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Flora Fauna

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