801528749

The energy trail

Nature Trail recommended route

The energy trail

Nature Trail · Bellinzona and Valleys
Logo Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
Responsible for this content
Bellinzona e Valli Turismo Verified partner 
  • Photo: Switzerland Tourism, André Meier, Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
Hint

Explanation

Selected alternatives for you

    Discovering the Gotthard's energy resources

    easy
    Distance 4.9 km
    1:25 h
    153 m
    153 m
    2,159 m
    2,041 m

    The Energy Trail was designed and built in anticipation of the opening of the Gotthard wind park in 2021. Due to its location in the high mountains, it is recommended to be walked in summer or early autumn.

    A circular route that winds its way between the five majestic wind turbines that rise above the pass at 2091 metres above sea level and leads to the discovery of the Gotthard's energy resources. It is accessible to everyone, with no particular difficulties, a length of just over 5 km and a walking time of about 2.5 hours.

    This walk offers the opportunity to visit the wind park live to all those who are interested, to the numerous tourists passing over the Pass and especially to school children. As well as presenting the park, the seven stations along the route offer food for thought on the past and invite visitors to reflect on the future of renewable energy resources in Ticino.

    The route, which also touches on the Lucendro dam, offers glimpses of the landscape of the Pass and allows tourists to admire the beauty of unspoilt nature in the middle of the Alpine chain with the imposing peaks that distinguish the scenery of the Gotthard.

    The panorama presented to the hiker is further enriched by the scenic effects that can be admired on sunny days when the sky and the mountains are reflected in the clear waters of Lake della Piazza.

    For more details and information on this route, please visit: laviadellenergia.ch

    Profile picture of Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
    Author
    Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
    Update: August 06, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,159 m
    Lowest point
    2,041 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Track types

    Asphalt 3.99%Dirt road 6.48%Forested/wild trail 16.78%Path 19.45%Road 28.90%Unknown 24.38%
    Asphalt
    195 m
    Dirt road
    317 m
    Forested/wild trail
    819 m
    Path
    950 m
    Road
    1.4 km
    Unknown
    1.2 km
    Show elevation profile

    Rest stops

    Albergo San Gottardo

    Tips and suggestions

    Montagnepulite: This project was born to promote an effective management and sustainable use of mountain huts in Ticino, and in particular the litter management. The responsible management of litter in the mountains is a matter of common sense. We can all contribute: www.montagnepulite.ch

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'686'399E 1'156'548N
    DD
    46.554642, 8.565304
    DMS
    46°33'16.7"N 8°33'55.1"E
    UTM
    32T 466678 5155766
    w3w 
    ///perusing.reviews.lifestyle
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    •  Hiking boots
    • Sun cap
    • Water-bottle
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun cream
    • Hiking map
    • Camera
    • Food

    Similar routes nearby

    • The Piora valley microorganism educational path
    • Lago Tremorgio-Alpe Zarìa-Fusio
    • Gola del Piottino
    • Yoga trail - Piumogna waterfall
    • Yoga trail - Madonna delle Rive Church
     These suggestions were generated by our system
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.9 km
    Duration
    1:25 h
    Ascent
    153 m
    Descent
    153 m
    Highest point
    2,159 m
    Lowest point
    2,041 m
    Round trip Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Flora Fauna

    Weather at the route's trailhead

    10-day forecast

    Statistics

    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    Maps and trails
    Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
    Distance
    Duration
    Ascent
    Descent
    Elevation profile

    Cerca su bellinzonaevalli.ch