Whenever I take the train between Arth-Goldau and Lugano, it is packed with hikers with backpacks until the train comes out of the Gotthard tunnel and stops at Bellinzona. There they all get off, and the train's practically empty the rest of the way to Lugano. Does anyone know about hikes in that area?
Posted by
Green Bay
21142 posts
It is a stop on the Trans-Swiss Trail, which goes from the Italian border, over the Alps to the French border.
https://map.schweizmobil.ch/?lang=en&land=wanderland&route=2&lightbox&bgLayer=pk&layers=Wanderland&resolution=250&E=2639500&N=1202250
Posted by
not here anymore
631 posts
maybe they are just changing trains, Bellinzona is the junction for Locarno and Lake Maggiore.
Posted by
Niagara, Ontario
1677 posts
Bellinzona itself is a great visit. I did not do much hiking here, mainly a walk around the old town, the threes castles and up to the San Girolamo church. A pleasant area. Hiking is prevalent everywhere but this may be an added reason for this area?