Bolle di MagadinoMonti di Lego-Alpe CardadaSantuario della Madonna del SassoPizzo VogornoChiesa Dei Santi Nazzaro e CelsoOratorio di Santa Maria Degli Angeli
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Gordola

Gordola is a town in Distretto di Locarno district, Ticino, Switzerland of about 3,974 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 churches and 28 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bolle di Magadino, Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo and Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada.

46.1826° N, 8.8666° EPop. 3,974

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km180
Must-see264
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bolle di Magadino, nature spot near Gordola
Must-see

Bolle di Magadino

Nature spot · 3 km

Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo, church near Gordola
Must-see

Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo

Church · 5 km

Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada, viewpoint near Gordola
Must-see

Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada

Viewpoint · 6 km

Places near Gordola by type

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One day from Gordola

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:27 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gordola
  2. Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeochurch · 30 min
  3. Chiesa Dei Santi Nazzaro e Celsochurch · 30 min
  4. Santuario della Madonna del Sassochurch · 30 min
  5. Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardadaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Pizzo Vogornoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Gordola
Today’s loopGordolaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gordola?

Bolle di Magadino (nature spot, about 3 km), Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo (church, about 5 km), Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada (viewpoint, about 6 km), Santuario della Madonna del Sasso (church, about 7 km), Castello Visconteo (heritage site, about 7 km), Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (church, about 7 km).

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

180 places on Spotwander: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gordola?

Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada, about 6 km by road; Cimetta (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Gordola?

Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo, about 5 km by road; Santuario della Madonna del Sasso (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gordola?

Start in Gordola, visit Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo, then Chiesa Dei Santi Nazzaro e Celso, then Santuario della Madonna del Sasso, then Monti di Lego-Alpe Cardada, then Pizzo Vogorno, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.