Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio landscape

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Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio

~4 days · 38.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance38.3 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain15,148 ft
Gain / mile396 ft
High point3,556 ft
Difficulty index43/100

What the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio is known for

Stages 29–32 of Trans Swiss Trail is an official 62 km point-to-point section from Bellinzona to Mendrisio.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 2,379 ft to 11,614 ft over 38.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 16.2 mi · 43%
  • Downhill 18.0 mi · 48%
  • Flat 3.6 mi · 10%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio?

43 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio scores 43/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio take?

Most backpackers hike the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 38.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio?

The Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 29–32: Bellinzona to Mendrisio climbs roughly 15,148 ft total — about 396 ft per mile, topping out near 3,556 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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