Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2025

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1.84 km

San Maurizio Church and Maggia Waterfall

Highlight • Religious Site

Imposing waterfall and beautiful vineyards to touch. My short tour through the village and above the round about the old basilica is here in the video:

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2.50 km

Fountain in Maggia

Highlight • Structure

A fountain in the center of Maggia. Whether this is drinking water is unclear. It's located directly in a parking lot. There's a place to stop for refreshments nearby.

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2.62 km

Santa Maria del Carmelo Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Very beautiful little chapel. It is open and you can take a look inside.

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3.32 km

Pioda Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful chapel with a magnificent view of the Maggia Valley

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4.18 km

Stone Path Above the Riale del Salto

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

5.11 km

Rustico di Cassinella

Highlight • Mountain Hut

5.47 km

Stairway and gallery above the gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Normally, bridges lead over gorges, here a staircase. It also offers an impressive view of the gorge.

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6.52 km

Natural Pool and Waterfall – Valle del Salto

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful bathing spot at the far end of the valley

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.96 km

3.15 km

1.24 km

438 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

2.64 km

1.94 km

262 m

171 m

152 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

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