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Themed route among the vineyards of the hills of Gordola and surroundings.
moderate
Distance 8.9 km
Duration5:00 h
Ascent492 m
Descent492 m
Highest point488 m
Lowest point227 m
This 9 km educational trail runs through hillside vineyards in the areas of Gordola, Lavertezzo Piano and Cugnasco-Gerra. It is a circular route of medium difficulty.
The trail highlights the importance of viticulture and the profession of the winemaker by focusing on various aspects that characterize it throughout the year. Through educational signs, different information is shared to help better understand all the aspects and peculiarities of hillside viticulture, ensuring they are not forgotten over time. It is also a tribute to the people who, over centuries with sacrifice and sweat, have shaped these rugged hills. The trail crosses vineyards and woods offering a unique panorama. Walking you discover many details and may also encounter wild animals.
The route includes 13 informative and educational signs and can be shortened or extended at any time according to the posted indications.
Author’s recommendation
Considered a mountain trail (white and red). The total duration is about 5 hours. We recommend always checking the map with your position ("where you are") to get an idea of the travel time.
Author
Mariano Berri
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Ascona-Locarno Tourism Verified partner
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Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
488 m
Lowest point
227 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Asphalt 53.95%Dirt road 4.60%Forested/wild trail 7.11%Path 33.55%Road 0.76%
Asphalt
4.8 km
Dirt road
409 m
Forested/wild trail
632 m
Path
3 km
Road
68 m
Rest stops
Cantina Carrara AgriturismoTenuta al sasso
Cantina del Nonno e Azienda vitivinicola Agrifoglio
Azienda vitivinicola Catapicch
Safety information
Swiss Trails - Safe Hiking
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Train, stop FFS Gordola Station
Bus, stop Gordola, Municipio or Gordola, Gnesa
Directions
It is recommended to park in the public car parks at the Verzasca Dam or to use the public transport provided (PostBus, FART, SBB).Parking
Parking Via Burio, Gordola, near Gordola Church.
Parking Via Centro Sportivo, Gordola, near Gnesa Restaurant.
Parking Via Gaggiole, Gordola
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'709'952E 1'115'514N
DD
46.182119, 8.862676
DMS
46°10'55.6"N 8°51'45.6"E
UTM
32T 489401 5114291
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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
- Protection from sun and rain
- Supplies and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone, possibly headlamp
- Cartographic material
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.9 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
492 m
Descent
492 m
Highest point
488 m
Lowest point
227 m
Public-transport-friendly
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical interest
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