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The energetic places of Ghiridone

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  • An ancient beech tree with an “elf’s eye,” created by two branches growing back together, on the path between Mergugno and the Sacred Wood.
    An ancient beech tree with an “elf’s eye,” created by two branches growing back together, on the path between Mergugno and the Sacred Wood.
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    The centuries-old beeches of Mergugno, Alpe Avaiscia, Vantarone, and the prehistoric stone circle of Cortaccio.
    moderate
    Distance 7.4 km
    3:15 h
    754 m
    741 m
    1,788 m
    1,036 m

    The sacred forest of Mergugno is a true delight for the eyes and the heart, and it is especially appreciated in the months from May to July when the bird cherry blooms and the energy is even more intense. A particularly energetic spot is at the locality of Ala Gana, where you encounter several large beeches that communicate with each other through lines, also called the "tree chakras."

    Beyond the vegetation, you enjoy a beautiful panorama overlooking Ghiridone and Pizzo Leone. Descending towards Alpe Avaiscia, you can already see from above a large cliff next to a farmhouse. This is one of the main energetic points on the side of Ghiridone. The rock features beautiful petroglyphs and is considered, in archeology books, among the most important and panoramic around the lake. The vibration throughout the boulder is very high, and on a spiritual level a strong white light pervades the place.

    At Alpe Voiée, you can observe an interesting energy well and, a little further on, at Vantarone, the beautiful boulder located near the bench invites meditation and contemplation. It is a particularly energetic point and the atmosphere all around is truly magical and spiritual.

    At Cortaccio, another large erratic boulder deserves all your attention: in the petroglyphs there is first of all a certain continuity with the previous ones. Furthermore, around the central large stone, there are smaller stones at ground level: although some of these are missing, in ancient times this was a stone circle, probably a healing circle of the Lepontii and Celts. The entire meadow is a place of strength and also the last of this route, so make the most of it!

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    1,036 m
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    Asphalt 2.40%Forested/wild trail 0.85%Path 95.92%Road 0.81%Unknown 0%
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    177 m
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    63 m
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    7.1 km
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    Public transport

    Bus 316 from Locarno, direction Brissago + Taxi to Mergugno

    Coordinates

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    2'696'292E 1'109'139N
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    46.126872, 8.684479
    DMS
    46°07'36.7"N 8°41'04.1"E
    UTM
    32T 475624 5108192
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    Distance
    7.4 km
    Duration
    3:15 h
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    754 m
    Descent
    741 m
    Highest point
    1,788 m
    Lowest point
    1,036 m
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