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In the footsteps of Mr. Geiser
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A hike dedicated to the Swiss writer Max Frisch and leading through the beautiful landscapes of the Onsernonetal.
moderate
Distance 6.8 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent448 m
Descent448 m
Highest point1,025 m
Lowest point679 m
The Onsernonetal is the wildest of the valleys by Lake Maggiore. The steep valley seems like something out of a fairy tale: so idyllic, quiet and simply special. For this reason, the valley has long attracted artists. Max Frisch, the Zurich writer and architect, also found his new home in the Onsernonetal – in Berzona, far away from the city's hustle and bustle. It was there that the story “Man in the Holocene” was written. The roughly 6.6 km long themed trail starts and ends in Loco and follows parts of the walk of the story's protagonist, Mr. Geiser. Many passages of the story were inspired by these magical places. The first approx. 500 m lead along the road before turning onto the beautifully designed hiking trail past Berzona towards Sella.
To visit: The Onsernonese Museum and the mill in Loco as well as the “Pagliarte” workshop in Berzona, where straw handicrafts are made.
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,025 m
Lowest point
679 m
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Asphalt 0.55%Forested/wild trail 1.74%Path 86.16%Road 11.53%
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38 m
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119 m
Path
5.9 km
Road
785 m
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Loco, village-Berzona-Sella-Mulegn-Ighelon-Sasièl-Loco, village
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Loco, PaeseOnsernone museum
The Mill of Loco
Max Frisch
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Pagliarte
Public transport
From Locarno: Take bus B 324 towards Spruga. Get off at Loco.
Return from Loco: Take bus B 324 towards Locarno, Stazione. Get off at the train station. More information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
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2'694'999E 1'117'461N
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46.201907, 8.669437
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46°12'06.9"N 8°40'10.0"E
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32T 474496 5116534
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Equipment
- Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Sturdy and comfortable footwear
- Weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, possibly telescopic poles,
- Sun and rain protection
- Provisions and drinking water,
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone, possibly headlamp,
- Map material
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Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.8 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
448 m
Descent
448 m
Highest point
1,025 m
Lowest point
679 m
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