Historical and cultural itinerary
Nature Trail
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Brione s/MinusioPhoto: Mariano Berri, Ascona-Locarno Tourism
An interesting itinerary full of testimonies to the past of Brione s/Minusio, indicated by information panels. This well accessible walk in a natural environment leads to Viona in Resa Valley.
easy
Distance 6.3 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent495 m
Descent495 m
Highest point878 m
Lowest point429 m
This scenic themed trail begins in Brione s/Minusio at the small village square next to the village hall, then leads across the village centre, along the old mule track of the "Capèla rota" to Tendrasca, from where you can enjoy a fantastic view, and ends just above Viona in the Resa Valley. The mule track in itself is of historical value. It has connected Locarno with Brione s/Minusio and Mergoscia since before the 15th century. On the 2.5 km walk, you will come across various objects of cultural value, which are explained in showcases with old photos, local maps and texts in four languages. It's like an open-air museum that shows testimonies from times long past and thus keeps them in memory.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
878 m
Lowest point
429 m
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Track types
Asphalt 31.60%Path 56.87%Road 11.51%
Asphalt
2 km
Path
3.6 km
Road
0.7 km
Start
Brione s. Minusio, Chiesa (429 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'706'217E 1'115'528N
DD
46.182841, 8.814311
DMS
46°10'58.2"N 8°48'51.5"E
UTM
32T 485669 5114379
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Destination
Brione s. Minusio, Chiesa
Turn-by-turn directions
Brione s. Minusio, Chiesa-Cappella Rotta-Tendrasca-Viona-Sarere-Viona-Tendrasca-Cappella Rotta-Brione s.Minusio, Chiesa
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno, Station FFS take the bus line nr.2 (Locarno-Monti della Trinità-Orselina-Brione s/Minusio or the bus line nr.312 (Locarno-Orselina-Mergoscia) and get off at the stop Brione s/Minusio, Chiesa.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'706'217E 1'115'528N
DD
46.182841, 8.814311
DMS
46°10'58.2"N 8°48'51.5"E
UTM
32T 485669 5114379
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Andretta, C., Luoghi energetici in Ticino, Edizioni Casagrande ISBN 9788877137081
Equipment
- Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and sturdy footwear
- Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
- Telescope sticks if necessary,
- Sun and rain protection
- Snacks and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Penknife
- Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
- Maps
Difficulty
easy
Distance
6.3 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
495 m
Descent
495 m
Highest point
878 m
Lowest point
429 m
Public-transport-friendly
Scenic
Out and back
Cultural/historical interest
Refreshment stops available
Insider tip
Weather at the route's trailhead
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Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
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