Stage

3.02 Osco - Anzonico


12.4km
Distance

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Walking time

277m
Total climb

429m
Total descent
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Stage description

The E1 trail – still following the Strada Alta – winds through mostly scenic paths through forests, as well as open, scenic landscapes. Along the way, it passes through small villages time and again. The bus (Postauto) usually stops here as well. There are several churches worth seeing along the route that are open to visitors.

Just past Tengia, there’s a waterfall where you can enjoy a wonderful swim. Soon after, the trail descends steadily. In the small village of Calonico, there’s a small shop, though it’s only open daily from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shortly after Calonico, you’ll cross a park-like area, and a little later, the final, strenuous climb begins along paths that are partly rocky and root-covered. Shortly before the end of the stage, the climb is rewarded with a beautiful, scenic stretch of trail that runs at the same elevation. 

Last text update: 04.09.2025
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Hiking maps

  • Kompass Karte 110: Valle Maggia - Val Verzasca (1:40 000)

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Marking

  • Trans Swiss Trail Trans Swiss Trail

This stage is part of the Trans Swiss Trail - Wanderland Route 2 and Strada Alta hiking trails.

Accommodation

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Ostello Pro Osco
Osco
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Ristorante Marti
Osco
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Rifugio Agriturismo Alla Meta
Carì
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Camping - Centro vacanze Piantett
Calpiogna
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Agriturismo - B&B Bertazzi
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Osteria Anzonico
Anzonico
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Literature

  • Cover Trans Swiss Trail 1: Fernwanderweg Porrentruy - Chiasso

    Trans Swiss Trail 1: Fernwanderweg Porrentruy - Chiasso

    The E1 follows the Trans Swiss Trail from southern end of Urnersee (Lake of Uri) near Flüelen to Morcote (southern end of the E1 in Switzerland)

    Language: german
    ISBN-13: 978-3859323827

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