How many hiking trails are listed in Ticino?

The directory currently includes 418 quality-checked routes in Ticino, covering 2.6k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Ticino?

14a-Alpine Passes Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with 13-Alpine Passes Trail and 10-Alpine Passes Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Ticino?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Ticino?

39 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Ticino

418 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Ticino, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 2.6k km. The average route is 6.2 km with 460 m (1,509 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 2.6k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 2.9k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 39 easy (9%), 267 moderate (64%) and 112 hard or expert (27%). 22 routes (5%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (116), alpine meadow (38), lake (23), castle and ruins (4). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,904 m (9,528 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. 14a-Alpine Passes Trail, 13-Alpine Passes Trail, 10-Alpine Passes Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

14.4 km

10-Alpine Passes Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

271 m

12-Alpine Passes Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
14a-Alpine Passes Trail	41.4 km	2,249 m	12 hr	Point to point
13-Alpine Passes Trail	26.6 km	543 m	6 hr 42 min	Point to point
10-Alpine Passes Trail	14.4 km	722 m	4 hr 5 min	Point to point
12-Alpine Passes Trail	14.4 km	271 m	3 hr 24 min	Point to point
14-Alpine Passes Trail	16.3 km	1,248 m	5 hr 19 min	Point to point
Trans Swiss Trail	18.6 km	1,228 m	5 hr 50 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.