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The Way of Water

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The Way of Water

Nature Trail · Bellinzona and Valleys
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    «The Way of Water» is a didactic trail born thanks to a collaboration between the Azienda Multiservizi Bellinzona (AMB) and the Morobbia Valley Region, which shows how energy is produced and the history of the exploitation of groundwater in the Morobbia Valley with the help of 9 explanatory panels correlated with photos.

    The trail leads the hikers to discover the great man's work, the basin of accumulation of the Carmena dam (39 meters high, whose crown measures 99 meters and with a capacity of 250,000 cubic meters of water) until to reach the turbines for the production of high-quality hydroelectric energy of the station Morobbia. Interventions that, contrary to what often happens, have not distorted the nature, but rather have added value to the surrounding nature. Along the trail you can see major artifacts of the old and the new plant, a varied vegetation and short stretches of the river Morobbia, but above all the noise of bursting of its flow that becomes more and more important with the approach of the mouth, where it meets the river Ticino. From the Monti of Stagno, you will enjoy unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains and on the plain of Magadino. Flyer to download: PDF For further information: www.laviadellacqua.ch

    moderate
    Distance 9.6 km
    3:20 h
    302 m
    786 m
    858 m
    252 m

    The trail leads the hikers to discover the great man's work, the basin of accumulation of the Carmena dam (39 meters high, whose crown measures 99 meters and with a capacity of 250,000 cubic meters of water) until to reach the turbines for the production of high-quality hydroelectric energy of the station Morobbia. Interventions that, contrary to what often happens, have not distorted the nature, but rather have added value to the surrounding nature. Along the trail you can see major artifacts of the old and the new plant, a varied vegetation and short stretches of the river Morobbia, but above all the noise of bursting of its flow that becomes more and more important with the approach of the mouth, where it meets the river Ticino. From the Monti of Stagno, you will enjoy unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains and on the plain of Magadino.

    Flyer to download: PDF
    For further information: www.laviadellacqua.ch

    Author’s recommendation

    The route, about 8 km long and connected by 9 educational panels, begins at the gates of Vellano, a locality of S. Antonio, reached by postbus Giubiasco-Carena from the train station of Giubiasco or Piazza Grande Giubiasco.

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    Update: July 22, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    858 m
    Lowest point
    252 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 35.02%Forested/wild trail 0.76%Path 62.14%Road 1.87%Unknown 0.19%
    Asphalt
    3.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    74 m
    Path
    6 km
    Road
    180 m
    Unknown
    19 m
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    Rest stops

    Camping Bellinzona (Bike friendly)
    Capanna Cremorasco (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Perla (Bike friendly)
    Marchè Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Villa del Gusto (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Bellinzona Sud (Bike friendly)
    Hotel Unione (Bike friendly)
    Hotel La Tureta (Bike friendly)
    Hotel & SPA Internazionale (Bike friendly)
    Ostello Montebello (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

    Coordinates

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    2'724'768E 1'114'300N
    DD
    46.168613, 9.054184
    DMS
    46°10'07.0"N 9°03'15.1"E
    UTM
    32T 504182 5112783
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    Equipment

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

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.6 km
    Duration
    3:20 h
    Ascent
    302 m
    Descent
    786 m
    Highest point
    858 m
    Lowest point
    252 m
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