View of Corippo – Corippo – village with 15 inhabitants loop from Mergoscia

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View of Corippo – Corippo – village with 15 inhabitants loop from Mergoscia

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128

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View of Corippo – Corippo – village with 15 inhabitants loop from Mergoscia

03:11

8.73km

540m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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246 m

Traditional Stone Houses in Mergoscia

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480 m

View of Lago Maggiore

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The dam wall in the foreground and Lake Maggiore in the background

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810 m

Ruins

1.53 km

Rest area with a view of the Verzasca Valley

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2.18 km

Stone Bridge and Forest Path near Corippo

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Beautiful, small village with just 7 inhabitants.

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4.06 km

View of Corippo

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From this point you can take a first look at the listed Corippo. The houses surround the old church. The village is a reflection of the rural areas of the Verzasca Valley.

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4.16 km

Old Stone Bridge Near Vergeletto Shrine

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This bridge blends into the landscape as if it had grown naturally. A small architectural masterpiece.

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4.32 km

Corippo – village with 15 inhabitants

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Corippo is the smallest political municipality in Switzerland by number of inhabitants. The village center was listed as a historical monument in 1975 and was awarded exemplary status. The heap …

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