Ticino · Hiking

Sentiero del Vuoto

1.6 mi
round trip
5,616 ft
climb
3,882 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentiero del Vuoto is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in Ticino, Switzerland. It runs between about 1,330 ft and 3,880 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,050 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Biasca, about 0.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pizzo Magn, Masnan and Mottone di Cava. Cascata di Santa Petronilla and Grande Cascade de Osogna are within about 3 miles. For camping, Agritourismo La Finca is within about 6 miles. There are 8 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentiero del Vuoto for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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