- Brief description
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An interesting itinerary full of testimonies to the past of Brione s/Minusio, indicated by information panels. This well accessible walk in a natural environment leads to Viona in Resa Valley.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Route
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Chiesa di Santa Maria Lauretana0.0 kmBrione sopra Minusio (486 m)0.4 kmCapèla Rota1.5 kmGrotto al Ritrovo dai Fusetti4.1 kmCappella Rotta4.8 kmBrione sopra Minusio (486 m)5.9 kmChiesa di Santa Maria Lauretana6.3 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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This scenic themed trail begins in Brione s/Minusio at the small village square next to the village hall, then leads across the village centre, along the old mule track of the "Capèla rota" to Tendrasca, from where you can enjoy a fantastic view, and ends just above Viona in the Resa Valley. The mule track in itself is of historical value. It has connected Locarno with Brione s/Minusio and Mergoscia since before the 15th century. On the 2.5 km walk, you will come across various objects of cultural value, which are explained in showcases with old photos, local maps and texts in four languages. It's like an open-air museum that shows testimonies from times long past and thus keeps them in memory.
- Directions
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Brione s. Minusio, Chiesa-Cappella Rotta-Tendrasca-Viona-Sarere-Viona-Tendrasca-Cappella Rotta-Brione s.Minusio, Chiesa
- Highest point
- 866 m
- Endpoint
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Brione s. Minusio, Chiesa
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
Comfortable and sturdy footwear
Adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers
Telescope sticks if necessary,
Sun and rain protection
Snacks and drinking water
First aid kit
Penknife
Mobile phone, headlight if necessary
Maps - Public transportation
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From Locarno, Station FFS take the bus line nr.2 (Locarno-Monti della Trinità-Orselina-Brione s/Minusio or the bus line nr.312 (Locarno-Orselina-Mergoscia) and get off at the stop Brione s/Minusio, Chiesa.
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AuthorThe tour Historical and cultural itinerary is used by outdooractive.com provided.
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