Ticino hike - Nature trail “Zwischen Bergen und See”The tour follows the nature trail ‘Zwischen Bergen und See’ featured on the official Ticino website. -> [Der Lehrpfad zwischen Bergen und See](https://www.ticino.ch/de/hike/details/Der-Lehrpfad-zwischen-Bergen-und-See/22874002.html)
We will be covering most of stages 1 and 2, from Dirinella to Magadino. The tour itself does not take us to the highest peaks, but is a route that could also be called “Spring in Ticino”, and I expect stunning blossoms, nature in full bloom and the Mediterranean setting of Ticino. A pleasure tour and a short holiday for the heart and the senses.
Komoot Link: [Nature trail “Zwischen Bergen und See”](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2705965632)
**Key data**
Length: 15,9 km
Ascent: 680 m
Descent: 680 m
Duration without breaks: approx. 5:15 hours
Technical difficulty: A challenging hike. A high level of fitness is required. The paths are generally easy to walk on. Sure-footedness is required. - We might encounter two short T2 sections, but otherwise it should be fairly straightforward.
**Arrival and departure**
Meeting point: 7:55 Zürich HB under the blue angel
8:05 Departure from Zürich with the IR46 towards Locarno
8:49 Departure from Arth-Goldau with the IC21 towards Lugano
9:49 Departure from Bellinzona with the S20 towards Locarno
10:06 Departure from Cadenazzo, Stazione with the B350 towards Dirinella
10:38 Start of hike Dirinella
Return journey expected between 17:30 to 20:00 from Ticino, see Information in “Breaks”
**Breaks**
A short break is planned approximately every hour. After two/three hours, there will be a slightly longer break for lunch. About an hour after midday, we’ll might have the chance to enjoy a coffee or a drink of our choice at San Nazarro. The Tour itself will approximately finish at 17:30 in Magadino-Vira.
On the way home, we’re planning to stop off in Bellinzona afterwards and have a pizza for dinner together. However, this is just an idea for now, and everyone can decide for themselves whether they’d like to join in or not.
Please bring enough food for lunch, and in case dinner doesn’t work out, I’d recommend packing an extra sandwich.
**Disclaimer**
**Important Notice**
This is **NOT a guided tour**, but an informal meetup of individuals acting on their own responsibility. Participation is at your own risk.
Each participant is solely responsible for:
* assessing the requirements and difficulty of the hike,
* evaluating their own fitness and capabilities,
* ensuring adequate equipment (boots, clothing, etc.) and sufficient insurance coverage,
* checking the weather forecast in advance.
In case professional rescue services are required, each participant will be responsible for the costs.
The organizer accepts no responsibility for any injuries, accidents, or death that may result directly or indirectly from this event. The organizer does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the hike description.
By joining this hike, you agree to the terms stated above.
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