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Lago Ritom Educational Path

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Lago Ritom Educational Path

Hiking Trail · Bellinzona and Valleys
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    The learning trail of lake Ritom leaves from Ritom dam and is carried out in the form of ecological excursion with some “biological-cultural” cues, so that it can raise historical curiosities.

    Distance 5.4 km
    1:40 h
    113 m
    1 m
    1,962 m
    1,849 m

    You can reach Cadagno and its lake by flanking lake Ritom from the woodland, where you can also find Piora mountain pasture and the Centre of Alpine Biology.

    The learning trail of lake Ritom goes along the southern side and the woodland of the alpine stretch of water. With the help of a paper guide you can discover evidence of human presence, extraordinary flora, local fauna, and the geological and biochemical specificities of the Ritom-Piora region along the trail.This educational guide can be bought for CHF 2.00 at the Ritom funicular station or at public administration offices of the region.

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    Update: December 09, 2022
    Highest point
    1,962 m
    Lowest point
    1,849 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 0.49%Dirt road 19.82%Forested/wild trail 5.26%Path 74.41%
    Asphalt
    0 km
    Dirt road
    1.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    0.3 km
    Path
    4 km
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    Rest stops

    Agriturismo Altanca (Bike friendly)
    Rifugio lago Ritom (Bike friendly)

    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

    Start

    Ritom dam
    Coordinates:
    SwissGrid
    2'695'285E 1'154'499N
    DD
    46.534999, 8.680739
    DMS
    46°32'06.0"N 8°40'50.7"E
    UTM
    32T 475518 5153541
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    Destination

    Alpe Piora

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'695'285E 1'154'499N
    DD
    46.534999, 8.680739
    DMS
    46°32'06.0"N 8°40'50.7"E
    UTM
    32T 475518 5153541
    w3w 
    ///cornering.assorted.gender
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

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

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    Distance
    5.4 km
    Duration
    1:40 h
    Ascent
    113 m
    Descent
    1 m
    Highest point
    1,962 m
    Lowest point
    1,849 m
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