Sentiero Verzasca: The Swiss Green Water Trail
Overview
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Distance 14 km
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Duration 3 h 35 min
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Ascent 260 m
Intro
An emerald green river, a spruced up little village, the ruggedly picturesque landscape - the Verzasca Valley is a real Ticino gem.
Detour / Closure
There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-74/stage-1
Description
With two elegant arches the photogenic Roman inspired bridge (which is however not Roman) spans the river. And here it is clear where the name Verzasca - "green water" – comes from. The bridge has by now become a landmark for the whole valley.
It is a fairytale hike in every sense, ending absolutely brilliantly here in Lavertezzo. Never straying far from the river, the trail winds idyllically from Sonogno through light birch and larch forests. It runs across peat meadows and between Brione and Lavertezzo passes thirty sculptures and landscape installations.
Princely prospects - sleepy, often lovingly restored little villages such as Frasco, adventurous suspension bridges, secluded bathing spots and enchanted grotti (rustic little restaurants) serving local delicacies. Try the delicate Merlot, for instance, best appreciated when enjoyed with Ticino specialities such as sausage dishes, risotto or polenta. That the inhabitants of Verzasca Valley have not always had it easy is shown in the remarkable exhibition at the museum in Sonogno. That one can however rise above these times is proven by the local arts and crafts sold in the shop "Pro Verzasca".
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Sonogno
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| Destination |
Lavertezzo
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
260 m
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| Descent |
640 m
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| Distance |
14 km
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| Duration |
3 h 35 min
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| Duration back |
4 h
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Season |
March - November
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| Theme |
Along Water
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
| Details | Tour description |
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