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      Locarno trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Cardada Cimetta.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 12, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      62
      Trails Mountain Bike
      61
      Trails E-Bike
      53
      Trails Gravel Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      60
      Trails Trail Running
      60
      Total Distance
      45 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      32 miles
      Total Descent
      26,953 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,126 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      6,005 ft
      Reports
      909
      Photos
      69
      Completed Counter
      4,100
      Sub Regions

      Popular Locarno Mountain Biking Trails

      95 3.8 3 miles 47 ft 429
      The trail into the Resa Valley first takes you over a grassy ridge before dropping into a dense deciduous forest with plenty of flowing berms. With alternating easy and moderate technical sections.
      95 4.8 3,100 ft 0 ft 262
      Highly rated popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
      95 1.5 4,009 ft 74 ft 199
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 74 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      75 3.5 1 mile 225 ft 167 hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 225 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
      95 3.9 4,295 ft 38 ft 112 hike
      Popular black difficulty alpine singletrack. This hike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
      85 4.7 1 mile 7 ft 80 hike
      Highly rated popular red difficulty alpine wilderness trail. This hike primary trail. It features rock face. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.
      65 3.0 3,278 ft 106 ft 75 hike
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      100 3.0 1,207 ft 24 ft 73 hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 2 rides
      Past Week
      • 6 rides

      Locarno Mountain Bike Routes

      3.5 19 miles 4,722 ft 4 Loop
      and Val Resa that starts and finishes in Locarno and presents for most parts a breath-taking view over the...

      Photos of Locarno Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Locarno Mountain Bike

      youtuber TICINO LAGO MAGGIORE Monti di Lego  First...
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      26:23 | 139 | May 16, 2025 , Locarno
      youtuber TICINO LAGO MAGGIORE Orecco Sentiero  First...
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      7:41 | 189 | May 2, 2025 , Locarno
      youtuber TICINO LAGO MAGGIORE Cardada-Trail  First...
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      trail: Cardada
      15:56 | 213 | Apr 25, 2025 , Locarno
      youtuber MTB Switzerland - Cardada (Ticino)
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      trail: Cardada
      7:27 | 738 | Mar 30, 2022 , Locarno
      youtuber Monte Cimetta #Flash
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      0:01 | 667 | Oct 2, 2020 , Locarno

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      trailpapstupdatetrailactivity #103901423 and 1 more
      Sep 16, 2026 @ 1:23am
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      montfortvotetrailactivity #103826156 and 1 more
      Sep 14, 2026 @ 10:50pm
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      montfortaddreportactivity #103660647 and 9 more
      Sep 12, 2026 @ 3:07pm
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      montfortaddphotoactivity #103660566
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      Welf5w0z4wriddentrailactivity #103034231
      Sep 4, 2026 @ 10:42am
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      Recent Comments

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      Marcon5nzUztrailBassa di CardadaTough red flow
      Sep 3, 2026 @ 3:51am
      Sep 3, 2026
      xp4mer1trailSientiero Solduno UpperBrutalst, aber sensationell. Nur für...
      Jul 4, 2026 @ 6:47am
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      xp4mer1trailGaggioPerfect conditions, nice and flowy parts.
      Jul 4, 2026 @ 6:41am
      Jul 4, 2026
      mberrireportSentee di PeuriYes :)
      Jun 15, 2026 @ 10:40pm
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      trailpapstreportSentee di PeuriIs the trail now officially open?
      Jun 15, 2026 @ 2:38am
      Jun 15, 2026

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike6145 miles26,453 ft32 miles5,092 ft
      #2,828#386890913,500
      E-Bike5337 miles21,854 ft25 miles4,469 ft
      #2,127#7218941478
      Gravel Bike39 miles925 ft2 miles3,730 ft
      #2,592#659
      Hike6045 miles26,581 ft32 miles5,125 ft
      #943#179091410
      Trail Running6045 miles26,581 ft32 miles5,125 ft
      #2,398#39909155

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Locarno?
      Locarno has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Locarno?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Locarno are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to ride in Locarno?
      There are 3 parking locations listed in Locarno. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      What is the longest trail in Locarno?
      The longest trail in Locarno is Cardada at 2.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Locarno?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Locarno?
      How many trails are in Locarno?
      Locarno has a total of 62 trails. Of those, 61 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Locarno to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Locarno?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Locarno is Cimetta-Trosa with 725 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Locarno?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Locarno is Cardada with 2,193 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Locarno?
      Locarno supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What bike services are there in Locarno?
      The following bike services are available in Locarno:
      • Accommodation (1)
      Browse the full Locarno directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Locarno?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Locarno is Cimetta-Trosa with an average grade of 14.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Locarno?
      The overall region status for Locarno is Clear / Green. Out of 58 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 55
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the trail conditions in Locarno?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Locarno:
      • Ideal: 8 trails
      Check the Locarno trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      Can I ride an ebike in Locarno?
      Yes, Locarno supports e-bike riding. There are 17 trails in Locarno that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Locarno?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Locarno are: View all mountain biking routes in Locarno.
      What is the highest summit in Locarno?
      The highest summit in Locarno is Monte Limidario at 7,073 ft elevation.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Locarno?
      The most popular Strava segments in Locarno are:
      • Tornante 2 (5,253 athletes)
      • Via Monte Brè 138 Climb (5,233 athletes)
      • Tornante 4 (5,216 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Locarno.
      What are some popular technical trail features in Locarno?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Locarno. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Locarno.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Locarno?
      Locarno supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Locarno for specific accessibility information.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Locarno?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Locarno?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Locarno are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Locarno.
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