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

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Parco delle Gole della Breggia – loop from Castel San Pietro

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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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Mendrisiotto Parks and Vineyards Loop

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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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