Tegna-Castelliere-Ponte Brolla-Tegna

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Logo Tegna-Castelliere-Ponte Brolla-Tegna
Tour data
4.63km
252 - 518m
Distance
260hm
256hm
Ascent
01:50h
 
Duration
Brief description

Exciting hike to the ruins of „Castelliere“ above Tegna. Red and white tour with rewarding views far over Lake Maggiore.

Difficulty
easy
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Tegna

Route
Tegna (258 m)
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
0.1 km
Monte Forcola
1.1 km
Rovine del Castelliere
1.5 km
Ponte Brolla
3.7 km
Tegna (258 m)
4.6 km


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Description

Tegna is start and end point of the tour and can be reached by car or the Centovalli Railway (Locarno-Domodossola). The hike starts steeply and continues up to the Castelliere. The "Castelliere" (prehistoric ruins), located on a ledge, were restored over several years and completed in 2018. Remains from Roman times and the Middle Ages have been found at this historical monument of national importance. The view from here over the two rivers Maggia and Melezza and the Lake Maggiore is fantastic. The path leads on the other side down to the valley and along the Maggia river to Ponte Brolla. A view down into the impressive gorge "Orrido", which is finely polished by the water and through which the clear river meanders. There are several restaurants in Ponte Brolla. Take the side road back to Tegna, where again the Centovalli Railway runs (train connection also from Ponte Brolla).

Directions

Tegna-Monte Forcola-Castelliere preistorico di Tegna-Croppi di sopra-Grotti-Tegna

Highest point
518 m
Endpoint

Tegna

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

Additional information

To explore the route, we recommend buying the official maps of the Federal Office of Topography Swisstopo. In addition, the following website map.geo.admin.ch offers constantly updated data.


Public transportation

From Locarno railway station: Take the Centovalli Railway in the direction of Domodossola. Get off at Tegna (stop on request).

Return from Tegna: Take the Centovalli Railway in the direction of Locarno. Get off at Locarno railway station. Further information: www.sbb.ch 


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Cultural/Historical
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