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Historical path number 3 - Historic footpath of the middle and lower Blenio Valley
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Historical path number 3 - Historic footpath of the middle and lower Blenio Valley
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Hiking the Blenio Valley trails is the perfect way get closer to the masterpieces of rural Romanesque architecture. The succession of bell towers, churches, oratories, chapels, frescoes, bridges and stately homes are the artistic and architectural testimonies meriting particular attention which, along with the natural heritage, have contributed to making the Blenio Valley increasingly attractive for visitors.
easy
Distance 7.6 km
Duration1:55 h
Ascent0 m
Descent162 m
Highest point529 m
Lowest point366 m
Historical Path number 3 (Historical Path of the Lower and Middle Blenio Valley) starts in Acquarossa and reaches Malvaglia, following along the left side of the Blenio Valley.
Seven kilometres on a pleasant downhill trail, partly on a dirt road - where the historic Biasca-Acquarossa tram line once passed - and on some secondary roads, the trail can be covered by hiking two hours or even leisurely on a bicycle.
The following points of interest are on the route:
- Departure: Old Station, Acquarossa
- Old Satro Road, Acquarossa-Dongio
- Glacier, torchio and grotti, Dongio
- Church of SS. Luca e Fiorenzo, village of Crespogno-Dongio
- Casa dei Pagani, Dongio
- Grotti di Marogno - Cats' houses, Press
- Oratory of the Nativity of Maria, Motto
- Village centre, Malvaglia-Ronge
- House of the Landfogti (Casa Baggio), Malvaglia-Ronge
- Atelier Titta Ratti - Le ville dell'emigrazione, Malvaglia
- Bridges over the Orino, Malvaglia
- Finish: Church of S. Martino, Malvaglia
Author’s recommendation
The signalisation is uniform and the colour used is brown. In addition to these signs, there are orientation and thematic boards on the ground.
To best appreciate this route, it is a good idea to allow for a full day.
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Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
Update: October 04, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
529 m
Lowest point
366 m
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Track types
Asphalt 36.11%Forested/wild trail 22.74%Path 7.54%Road 33.59%
Asphalt
2.7 km
Forested/wild trail
1.7 km
Path
0.6 km
Road
2.5 km
Start
Old Station, Acquarossa
Coordinates:
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2'715'375E 1'145'948N
DD
46.454934, 8.940441
DMS
46°27'17.8"N 8°56'25.6"E
UTM
32T 495426 5144597
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Destination
Church of S. Martino, Malvaglia
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'715'375E 1'145'948N
DD
46.454934, 8.940441
DMS
46°27'17.8"N 8°56'25.6"E
UTM
32T 495426 5144597
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
7.6 km
Duration
1:55 h
Descent
162 m
Highest point
529 m
Lowest point
366 m
Linear route
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