Ticino · Hiking

Sentiero Brancadella

2.3 mi
one way: 3,650 ft
climb: 3,655 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sentiero Brancadella is a moderate hike in Ticino, Switzerland, about 5 miles from Bellinzona. The route is a point-to-point trail of roughly 2.3 miles, with a total elevation gain of 3,650 feet and a high point of 3,655 feet. That makes it a climb rather than a walk, and the trail is rated moderate. The trail is a single push to the top, with a total gain of 3,650 feet. The high point sits just 5 feet above the total gain, so the climb is measured in the final stretch. The route also has a total loss of 784 feet, which may come into play if you plan to descend or link it with another outing. The trail starts close to two campgrounds, Park Camping Riarena about half a mile away and Isola about 0.8 miles away, so it pairs easily with an overnight stay. Sentiero Peróss, a mountain biking route, lies about 1.6 miles off, and the Sentiero per Monti Golasecca hike is about 1.7 miles away.

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