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San Nazzaro-Monti di Gerra-Gerra Gambarogno
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Steep slopes adorn the hilly landscape of the Gambarogno. From the former fishing villages on the lake to the most beautiful viewpoints of the region.
moderate
Distance 9.4 km
Duration3:50 h
Ascent764 m
Descent758 m
Highest point858 m
Lowest point202 m
The pretty lakeside village of San Nazzaro can be reached by train. Leave the lakeside and take the red and white path towards Monti di Vairano. Through the chestnut forest you reach Sasso di Grumo, from where the yoga path starts and the Hotel Sass da Grüm is located. It is worth pausing for a moment, because Sasso di Grumo is considered a very special place of power. The path continues steeply up to the Monti di Vairano, a large settlement with typical rustici. Now the path flattens out a little and through the beech woods of the Valle di Cedullo you reach Monti di Gerra, another larger settlement with characteristic stone houses. The descent to Casenzano is steep again, as you gain a lot of altitude in a short time. The traverse to Gerra is a nice way to end the tour. Colourful houses adorn the little village, take a look. From here the bus or train leaves again.
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: October 28, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
858 m
Lowest point
202 m
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Track types
Asphalt 16.60%Forested/wild trail 4.16%Path 75.44%Road 3.77%
Asphalt
1.6 km
Forested/wild trail
0.4 km
Path
7.1 km
Road
0.4 km
Rest stops
Sass da GrümSafety information
Sentieri Svizzeri - Escursioni sicure
Start
S. Nazzaro
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'705'595E 1'110'041N
DD
46.133590, 8.805020
DMS
46°08'00.9"N 8°48'18.1"E
UTM
32T 484938 5108908
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Destination
Gerra (Gambarogno)
Turn-by-turn directions
S. Nazzaro-Vairano-Sasso di Grumo-Sasso di Crée-Monti di Gerra-Casenzano-Gerra (Gambarogno)
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Locarno train station: Take the S20 in the direction of Castione-Arbedo. Get off at Cadenzzo. Continue with bus 350 in the direction of Dirinella. Get off at S. Nazzaro, Paese. From Cadenazzo, depending on the connection, it is possible to continue with the S30 train in the direction of Gallarate.
From Gerra (Gambarogno): Take bus 350 in the direction of S. Antonino, Centri Commerciali. In Cadenazzo change to the S20 train in the direction of Locarno. Alternatively, take bus 350 to Magadino and continue by boat to Locarno.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'705'595E 1'110'041N
DD
46.133590, 8.805020
DMS
46°08'00.9"N 8°48'18.1"E
UTM
32T 484938 5108908
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
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
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.4 km
Duration
3:50 h
Ascent
764 m
Descent
758 m
Highest point
858 m
Lowest point
202 m
Public-transport-friendly
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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