Historical and cultural itinerary

Logo Historical and cultural itinerary
Logo Historical and cultural itinerary
Tour data
6.32km
431 - 866m
Distance
409hm
398hm
Ascent
02:30h
 
Duration
Brief description

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
easy
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Route
Chiesa di Santa Maria Lauretana
0.0 km
Brione sopra Minusio (486 m)
0.4 km
Capèla Rota
1.5 km
Grotto al Ritrovo dai Fusetti
4.1 km
Cappella Rotta
4.8 km
Brione sopra Minusio (486 m)
5.9 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria Lauretana
6.3 km


Best season
Jan
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Description

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

Brione s. Minusio, Chiesa-Cappella Rotta-Tendrasca-Viona-Sarere-Viona-Tendrasca-Cappella Rotta-Brione s.Minusio, Chiesa

Highest point
866 m
Endpoint

Brione s. Minusio, Chiesa

Height profile
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Equipment

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

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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General info

Refreshment stop
Cultural/Historical
Insider tip
A lot of view
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