- Brief description
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In Brentan, above Castasegna, huge chestnut trees rise into the sky, forming one of the largest and most beautiful chestnut groves in Europe.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Castasegna
- Route
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Rövan2.0 kmBrentan2.3 kmCastasengen (690 m)2.4 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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Approximately 2000 years ago, the Romans brought the chestnut tree to Bregaglia. The trees prospered in the valley's mild climate. The chestnut forest has an interpretive trail with information panels, which give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the local flora and fauna, the varieties of chestnuts and how they are cultivated.
A stroll through this magnificent forest is a unique and charming experience during every season. In the the spring, the trees are in bloom and their sweet perfume is in the air. In the summer, the large crowns of the chestnut trees are adorned with thick leaves and provide refreshing shade. In the fall, when the forest foliage turns yellow, red and orange, the chestnut pods fall to the ground and you can see the shiny brown fruit inside. From October to November, the chestnuts are collected from the groves and separated from their spiny pods for harvest.
- Directions
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Simply trail.
- Highest point
- 831 m
- Endpoint
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Castasegna
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Trekking or hiking boots.
- Tips
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Don't miss the chestnut festival during the month of October.
- Additional information
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On request - guided tours trought the forest
Contact Bregaglia Engadin Turismo 0818221555 / info@bregaglia.ch
- Directions
- Public transportation
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By bus from St.Moritz or Chiavenna to Castasegna.
- Parking
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There are several free parking spaces in the village.
- Author
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The tour An educational trail - the chestnur forest is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Comer See
760
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Val Bregaglia Engadin
467
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Castasegna
61