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    Hike doable in any season along the Maggia river. Discover the fauna and flora of the Vallemaggia.

    easy
    Distance 15.7 km
    4:00 h
    206 m
    206 m
    407 m
    316 m

    At Maggia, descend to the eponymous river beyond the suspension bridge. Immediately to the right, follow the drivable road uphill to Pii, where you take an elevated hiking trail.

    In the chestnut grove, you encounter rustic houses amid short up and downs to Lodano, on the paved road and then through vineyards to the river. On the trail near the river, you pass a first pedestrian crossing (Giumaglio) and then a second leading to Someo, after which you turn right into the forest. Here is a wooden footbridge with informational panels about the floodplain landscape along the riverbank, including a grilling station with tables and benches.

    From Someo, the road winds through the villages of Giumaglio and Coglio to Lodano (only partly a hiking trail). At the start of the bridge, take the trail on the left to Maggia through the forest and the protected nature reserve (check the schedule to and from Maggia). It is already possible to return by bus from Someo.

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    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    407 m
    Lowest point
    316 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 22.12%Forested/wild trail 14.90%Path 37%Road 25.96%
    Asphalt
    3.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2.3 km
    Path
    5.8 km
    Road
    4.1 km
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    Public transport

    Outbound from Locarno, station: take the NFB 315 bus towards Cavergno, village. Get off at the Maggia, Centro stop. Return from Maggia, Centro (alternative from Someo): take bus 315 towards Locarno, station. For more information: www.sbb.ch

    Coordinates

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    2'697'721E 1'122'371N
    DD
    46.245677, 8.705733
    DMS
    46°14'44.4"N 8°42'20.6"E
    UTM
    32T 477315 5121386
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    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
    • Supplies 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
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.7 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    206 m
    Descent
    206 m
    Highest point
    407 m
    Lowest point
    316 m
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