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Historical path number 4 - Historic footpath of the middle and upper Blenio Valley
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Historical path number 4 - Historic footpath of the middle and upper Blenio Valley
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· Acquarossa
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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.
difficult
Distance 12.6 km
Duration4:05 h
Ascent639 m
Descent290 m
Highest point1,039 m
Lowest point525 m
Historical Path number 4 (Historical Path of the Middle and Upper Blenio Valley) starts in Acquarossa and ends in Olivone, following mainly the lower trail running along the left bank of the Brenno River.
The path is 11 km long, mainly on forest trails, but it passes through the small villages and hamlets of the region to discover the most important historical features and structures present there.
The following points of interest are on the route:
- Departure: Old Station, Acquarossa
- Old spas, Acquarossa
- House of the Landfogti - Museum of the Blenio Valley, Lottigna
- Maestro Martino de' Rossi, Grumo
- S. Stefano church - Villa Pagani, Torre
- Oratory of San Salvatore - Ruins of Castel Curtero - Covenant of Tower
- Ex Chocolate Factory Cima Norma, Torre
- Oratory of S. Ambrogio, Votive frescoes, Dangio
- S. Vittore church, Aquila
- Historical militia of Aquila, Aquila
- S. Martino church, Olivone
- Museum of San Martino - Cà da Rivöi, Olivone
- Emigration villas, Olivone
- Finish: Raiffeisen Bank, Olivone
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.
The route can also be hiked in reverse.
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Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
Update: June 03, 2025
Difficulty
T2
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Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,039 m
Lowest point
525 m
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Track types
Asphalt 25.92%Dirt road 4.41%Forested/wild trail 19.02%Path 22.91%Road 27.71%
Asphalt
3.3 km
Dirt road
558 m
Forested/wild trail
2.4 km
Path
2.9 km
Road
3.5 km
Rest stops
Ristorante Rubino Megabello (Bike friendly)Albergo Olivone & Posta Olivone
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'715'209E 1'145'953N
DD
46.455005, 8.938274
DMS
46°27'18.0"N 8°56'17.8"E
UTM
32T 495259 5144605
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Difficulty
T2
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
12.6 km
Duration
4:05 h
Ascent
639 m
Descent
290 m
Highest point
1,039 m
Lowest point
525 m
Linear route
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