Distretto di Bellinzona district, Ticino, Switzerland

Places to visit near Claro

Claro is a town in Distretto di Bellinzona district, Ticino, Switzerland, home to about 2,296 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 churches, 23 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Chiesa San Giovanni Battista (4 km), Piz de Molinera (5 km) and Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta (7 km).

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Claro, Ticino
Claro, Distretto di Bellinzona district, Ticino, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Claro at a glance

Location
Distretto di Bellinzona district, Ticino, Switzerland
Population
about 2,296
Coordinates
46.2576° N, 9.0225° E
Places within 50 km
140 (140 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Claro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Claro: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Claro

113 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Claro. The closest is Piz de Molinera (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Piz de Molinera · viewpoint · Distretto di Bellinzona · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Madone · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Poncione del Vènn · viewpoint · Distretto di Riviera · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Poncione Rosso · viewpoint · Distretto di Riviera · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Pizzo Vogorno · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Cima di Bri · viewpoint · Distretto di Locarno · ~15 km · Must-see

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Churches near Claro

69 churches within 100 km of Claro. The closest is Chiesa San Giovanni Battista (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Claro

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Claro. The closest is Castelgrande (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Claro

18 museums within 100 km of Claro. The closest is Museo Castello San Materno (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Claro

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Claro. The closest is Bolle di Magadino (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Claro

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Claro. The closest is Cascata da Sgióf (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Claro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Claro
  2. 10 km Madone · viewpoint, Distretto di Locarno
  3. 12 km Castelgrande · heritage site, Distretto di Bellinzona
  4. 4 km Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta · church, Distretto di Bellinzona
  5. 4 km Chiesa San Giovanni Battista · church, Distretto di Bellinzona
  6. 8 km Piz de Molinera · viewpoint, Distretto di Bellinzona
  7. 5 km Back to Claro

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How to reach Claro

    All places near Claro by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Claro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints51113Piz de Molinera (5 km)
    Churches4369Chiesa San Giovanni Battista (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2341Castelgrande (9 km)
    Museums918Museo Castello San Materno (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Bolle di Magadino (21 km)
    Waterfalls36Cascata da Sgióf (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lago di Cama (20 km)
    Parks23Villa Favorita (36 km)
    Treks11Colonè - San Lucio (25 km)
    Beaches & coast11La Punta (37 km)
    Other attractions11Villa del Balbianello (44 km)
    Caves01Buco del Piombo (62 km)

    Claro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Claro?

    Chiesa San Giovanni Battista (church, about 4 km), Piz de Molinera (viewpoint, about 5 km), Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 7 km), Castelgrande (heritage site, about 9 km), Madone (viewpoint, about 10 km), Poncione del Vènn (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Claro?

    140 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Claro?

    Piz de Molinera, about 5 km by road; Madone (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Claro?

    Chiesa San Giovanni Battista, about 4 km by road; Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Claro?

    Castelgrande, about 9 km by road; Castello Dei Marcacci (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Claro?

    Start in Claro, visit Madone, then Castelgrande, then Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta, then Chiesa San Giovanni Battista, then Piz de Molinera, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Claro?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Claro

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Claro’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Claro on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.