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Foroglio-Calnègia-Foroglio

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    The Val Calnègia in the Val Bavona is the area of origin of the waterfall that falls from over 100 m in height at Foroglio. A long valley with a long tradition.
    moderate
    Distance 8.4 km
    3:00 h
    466 m
    466 m
    1,110 m
    683 m

    Foroglio is a charming place known for its waterfall and as a starting point for various routes. With the steep stone staircase next to the roaring jet, you climb towards Puntid, where the Val Calnègia opens, a long and green valley enclosed by rock walls and alpine peaks with three alpine pastures.

    The first, Puntid, with flowered meadows, an arched bridge, and a babbling stream. At the entrance of the valley, a suspension bridge leads to the Splüia Bèla (the "splüi" are shelters under rock boulders used in the past by livestock and shepherds).

    The second, Gerra, an alluvial plain with other splüi, used as pasture for cows (nursing cows) and goats. The white-red trail crosses a varied landscape, alternating forest, meadows, rocks, and streams.

    Calnègia, the third alpine pasture, is characterized by traditional farmhouses and constitutes the edge of the valley. From here depart various alpine routes. The same route returns to Foroglio. Check the bus schedule to and from Foroglio.

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    1,110 m
    Lowest point
    683 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 1.21%Dirt road 0.95%Forested/wild trail 0.19%Path 97.64%
    Asphalt
    102 m
    Dirt road
    80 m
    Forested/wild trail
    16 m
    Path
    8.2 km
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    Public transport

    Outbound from Locarno, station: take the NFB 315 bus, direction Cavergno, village. Get off at the Bignasco, Posta stop and take the 333 bus towards San Carlo. Get off at Foroglio.

    Return from Foroglio: take the 333 bus at Bignasco, Posta. Take the 315 bus towards Locarno, station. For more information: www.sbb.ch    

    Coordinates

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    2'685'368E 1'136'393N
    DD
    46.373483, 8.548151
    DMS
    46°22'24.5"N 8°32'53.3"E
    UTM
    32T 465248 5135644
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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
    • Provisions and drinking water
    • First aid kit
    • Penknife
    • Cell phone, possibly headlamp
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    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.4 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    466 m
    Descent
    466 m
    Highest point
    1,110 m
    Lowest point
    683 m
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