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Historical-cultural route

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  • Brione s/Minusio
    Brione s/Minusio
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    Interesting route rich in testimonies of the past of Brione s/Minusio, indicated by information panels. This easily accessible walk in a natural environment leads to Viona in Val Resa.
    easy
    Distance 6.3 km
    2:30 h
    495 m
    495 m
    878 m
    429 m
    This panoramic themed route starts from the town hall square, crosses the village center, climbs along the ancient mule track "Capèla rota" up to Tendrasca, from where you can enjoy a fantastic view, and ends just above Viona in Val Resa. The mule track already represents a historical route; indeed, even before the 15th century, it connected Locarno to Brione s/Minusio and Mergoscia. Along the 2.5 km route, you encounter elements of historical and cultural value. Each is marked by a showcase containing old photos, an explanatory text in four languages, and a map of the route. This makes the route an open-air museum, in which expressive objects testify to a nearly forgotten past.
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    Difficulty
    T1easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    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
    731 m
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Locarno, FFS station take bus line no. 2 (Locarno-Monti della Trinità-Orselina-Brione s.Minusio) or bus line no. 312 (Locarno-Orselina-Mergoscia) and get off at the stop Brione s/Minusio, Church.

    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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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Brochure "Historical cultural route", Municipality of Brione s/Minusio

    Andretta, C., Luoghi energetici in Ticino, Edizioni Casagrande ISBN 9788877137081

    Equipment

    • Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
    • Sturdy and comfortable shoes
    • Clothing suitable for weather conditions and durable, layering principle and possibly trekking poles
    • Sun and rain protection
    • Provisions and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Pocket knife
    • Mobile phone, possibly headlamp
    • Map material

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T1easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    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

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