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Tegna-Colma-Streccia-Verscio
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Scenic hike between the Centovalli and the Vallemaggia with culturally interesting stops (red-white).
moderate
Distance 6.4 km
Duration2:50 h
Ascent586 m
Descent566 m
Highest point793 m
Lowest point253 m
This wonderful hike starts in Tegna and is reachable by car or the Centovalli Railway (Locarno-Domodossola). From Tegna, the path leads up to the Colma viewpoint, which is relatively steep but easy to follow. At Forcola, it is worth taking a short detour to the nearby "Castelliere" (prehistoric ruins), which were restored in 2018. At Coma, a terrace and a small chapel (built in 2000) invite to take a break with a beautiful view over the Centovalli and as far as Lake Maggiore. In the sparse forest, the trail descends slightly to Streccia, with a view of the Vallemaggia. Like in a fairy tale the tour continues on an old mule trail over a little stone bridge through the wild wooded valley along the "Ri da Riei" stream to Riei. The further descent to Verscio is a bit of a hike. The Centovalli Railway runs from Verscio.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: October 07, 2024
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
793 m
Lowest point
253 m
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Track types
Asphalt 5.82%Forested/wild trail 1.59%Path 90.38%Road 2.18%
Asphalt
370 m
Forested/wild trail
101 m
Path
5.8 km
Road
139 m
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno railway station: Take the Centovalli Railway in the direction of Domodossola. Get off at Tegna (stop on request).
Return from Verscio: Take the Centovalli Railway in the direction of Locarno. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch
Coordinates
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2'700'678E 1'115'797N
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46.186114, 8.742646
DMS
46°11'10.0"N 8°44'33.5"E
UTM
32T 480139 5114758
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To explore the route, we recommend buying the official maps of the Federal Office of Topography Swisstopo. In addition, the following website map.geo.admin.ch offers constantly updated data.
Equipment
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Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
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Comfortable and sturdy footwear
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Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
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Telescope sticks if necessary,
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Sun and rain protection
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Snacks and drinking water
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First aid kit
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Penknife
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Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
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Maps
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.4 km
Duration
2:50 h
Ascent
586 m
Descent
566 m
Highest point
793 m
Lowest point
253 m
Public-transport-friendly
Refreshment stops available
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