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The Brenno Floodplain

Hiking Trail recommended route

The Brenno Floodplain

Hiking Trail · Bellinzona and Valleys
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    The Lukmanier is criss-crossed by 180 km of hiking trails. Of these, about 70 km have been chosen as nature trails, enabling visitors to discover the natural beauty of this splendid region.
    moderate
    Distance 7.3 km
    2:15 h
    263 m
    262 m
    1,909 m
    1,754 m
    A pleasant hike of about 8 km and 300 m of altitude difference lets visitors savour the Lukmanier region easily while discovering the Brenno River and its meandering bends which, with their particularly sinuous forms, reflect the freedom that the Brenno River still has here. 

    In fact, it is the waters and the deposits of the river that shape the delicate forms of the riverbed which create an exemplary alpine fluvial landscape that regenerates a rich and unique ecosystem after each flood.

    The route starts at the Centro Pro Natura Lucomagno in Acquacalda and crosses the road up towards the old Alpe Pozzetta before descending to Samprou and to Casaccia via a dirt road. Here the InfoPoint (open during the summer months) provides more information about the region.

    Cross the road once again and from here continue first along the trail and then along a flat dirt road to the source of the Brenno River.

    Here the water gushes from a large rocky boulder, emerging into the sunlight. Go ahead and touch it; the water is clear and pure.

    Cross the small bridge to find Alpe del Pertusio, the end point of the route, where fresh milk, hard cheese, soft cheese, ricotta and butter are produced and sold.

    Return to Acquacalda by following the right bank of the Brenno River, passing through Alpe Gana and Ai Pini.

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    Update: October 07, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    1,909 m
    Lowest point
    1,754 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.54%Dirt road 0.10%Forested/wild trail 26.21%Path 67.09%Road 6.04%
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    1.9 km
    Path
    4.9 km
    Road
    0.4 km
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    Rest stops

    Acquacalda-Centro pro Natura Lucomagno

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    Coordinates

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    2'707'046E 1'155'008N
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    46.537798, 8.834143
    DMS
    46°32'16.1"N 8°50'02.9"E
    UTM
    32T 487282 5153816
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    Equipment

    • Waterproof clothing, light and warm
    • Hiking boots
    • First aid kit with penknife
    • Sunglasses, sun cream, water-bottle
    • Hiking map/topographic map
    • Compass
    • Camera
    • Food

    Similar routes nearby

    • Lukmanier Alps
    • Passo del Sole: From Acquacalda to Lake Ritom
    • Selvasecca Forest Reserve
    • Passo delle Colombe - Passo del Sole
    • The Source of the Brenno River
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.3 km
    Duration
    2:15 h
    Ascent
    263 m
    Descent
    262 m
    Highest point
    1,909 m
    Lowest point
    1,754 m
    Round trip Family-friendly Flora Fauna Dog-friendly

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