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Cardada

Description

«Walkingtested» path especially selected for the practice of walking and Nordic walking (for reviews and comments see «Information»)

Helsana Trail (2 paths):

Short Path
Length: 1.5 km
Time required: 30 minutes
Total ascent: 58 m
Highest point: 1'337 m

The start is about 200 meters from where the aerial cable car arrives in Cardada in the direction of Cimetta. Take the pleasant and scenic trail that descends on the left and find yourself in a coniferous forest where you can often see squirrels. This is a short and easy path, almost entirely flat, especially suitable for beginners. The relaxing walk takes you among the houses and cottages that form the core of Cardada.

Medium Path - Variation A
Length: 3 km
Time required: 45 minutes
Total ascent: 179 m
Highest point: 1'451 m

The start is about 200 meters from where the aerial cable car arrives in Cardada in the direction of Cimetta. Take the pleasant and scenic trail that descends on the left and find yourself in a coniferous forest. After walking through the houses and cottages that form the core of Cardada, continue toward the departure of the chairlift to Cimetta. Climb along the wide path, keeping first to the right and then to the left. After passing a ski-lift departure station, keep to the left and start your descent. Turn immediately left onto the wide trail with long steps, partially in a coniferous forest, until you meet and pass the chairlift to Cimetta. At the intersection, re-descend to the right until you reach the point of departure.

Features

  • DIFFERENCE IN LEVEL 58 m
  • ALTITUDE 1,451 mslm
  • DISTANCE 1.5 km
  • Time required 0.3 h
  • REGION Locarno e dintorni h
  • DEPARTURE Cardada, 200 m from cable car station
  • POINTS OF INTEREST Cardada - Cardada
  • INDICATIONS Type: Trail
    Comments: -
    Nordic Walking: No tips
    Provisions: 1 fountain near departure/arrival
    Access: Parking at the funicular (Locarno) and aerial cable car (Orselina) departure stations
  • TRACK Nordic Walking