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    Circular route from Bosco Gurin to the glacial formation lakes Schwarzsee (Lago Melo) and Üssera See (Lago Pero). Rare plants in an alpine landscape at over 2400 m above sea level.
    moderate
    Distance 10.5 km
    5:10 h
    1,097 m
    1,097 m
    2,436 m
    1,497 m

    From the Walser village Bosco Gurin, along the white-red mountain trail through high-altitude pastures and rocky slopes to Alpe Bann. Passing large boulders, continue to ascend to the small lake, after which the ascent to Schwarzsee is no longer so strenuous. The lake owes its name to the very dark color of its waters.

    During summer, flocks of sheep are often encountered in this rocky alpine area. Then continue through the debris towards the Üssera See, from where you now descend towards the Üsser and Endra Staful alpine pastures. The descent through the larch forest to Bosco Gurin is again very steep.

    Once in the village (check the bus schedule to and from Bosco Gurin in advance), it is possible to visit the Walserhaus museum to learn more about the history of this enclave.

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    Difficulty
    T3moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    2,436 m
    Lowest point
    1,497 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 7.97%Forested/wild trail 0.54%Path 91.47%
    Asphalt
    841 m
    Forested/wild trail
    58 m
    Path
    9.6 km
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    Public transport

    Outbound from Locarno, Station: take bus NFB 315, direction Cavergno, Village. Get off at the stop Cevio, Centro. 2 min walk to the stop Cevio, Posta and take bus 331 to Bosco Gurin, Village.

    Return from Bosco Gurin, Village: take bus 331 to Cevio, Posta. 2 min walk to the stop Cevio, Centro. Take bus 315 direction Locarno, Station. For more information: www.sbb.ch    

    Coordinates

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    2'681'230E 1'129'970N
    DD
    46.316227, 8.493251
    DMS
    46°18'58.4"N 8°29'35.7"E
    UTM
    32T 460985 5129308
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    Equipment

    • Hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
    • Robust 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
    • Knife
    • Mobile phone, possibly headlamp
    • Map material

    Localization

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    Difficulty
    T3moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10.5 km
    Duration
    5:10 h
    Ascent
    1,097 m
    Descent
    1,097 m
    Highest point
    2,436 m
    Lowest point
    1,497 m
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