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Breggia Gorge Park

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Breggia Gorge Park

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Parco delle gole della Breggia

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    January 15, 2024

    Running

    Wonderful natural park created by the flowing waters of the Breggia river.
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    November 29, 2018

    Hiking

    A trip to the park of the Breggia gorges becomes a real time travel. In this region of the Mendrisiotto, along the Breggia River, you will find an extraordinary geological structure: due to erosion by the water, a rock formation was discovered covering the period between the Jurassic and the Tertiary, dating back to 80 million years! In the rock you will find evidence of the ancient seas: fossils, remains of underwater muds and signs of climatic changes, which took place in eras even before the appearance of man on earth.
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    November 29, 2018

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    It is the first Swiss GeoPark, located between the municipalities of Balerna, Castel San Pietro, Morbio Inferiore and Morbio Superiore, rich in finds - natural or man-made - of great …
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    Park of the Gole della Breggia

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    01:07

    30m

    190m

    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hike the Parco delle Gole della Breggia loop from Castel San Pietro, a moderate 2.1-mile trail through geological and historical wonders.
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    The parks of Mendrisiotto – loop tour from Chiasso is a difficult 14.5-mile hike through diverse landscapes, including the Breggia Gorge Par
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    Elevation 310 m

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    Location: Castel San Pietro, Ticino, Switzerland

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