T2 - [Switzerland] Monte Gambarogno, parco botanico

11Mar Sat
09:30

 ZH HB/Alabardia bus stop

Organized by:  Botond Kovács-Nüszl
Route

Monte Gambarogno, parco botanico

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Description

Ciao hikers,

Let's escape again from the grey weather to the sunny Ticino for a springlike hike with a great view to Lago Maggiore and enjoying hanami.

Inspiration: https://www.ticinotopten.ch/en/views/monte-gambarogno

Optional visit to the botanical garden: https://www.ticinotopten.ch/en/parks/botanical-park-gambarogno


General details:
  • Monte Gambarogno circuit with beautiful vantage points over Lake Maggiore and some waterfall/s on the way.


How to get there by public transport:

Train (IC2 to Lugano) departs at 07:05 from HB, platform 9. Meeting point: At the platform, 07:00, first 2nd class car acc to direction of travel.

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Bellinzona - Cadenazzo - Alabardia

Journey by car: Use gps ;)



Meeting points:
    If coming by public transport
    If coming by car:
Hike:
  • The hike will last ca. 6-7 hours long, the view over the lake will be amazing for sure.
  • The pace of the hike will be moderate/medium with enough time to admire the landscape.
  • Not recommended for absolute beginners.

Equipment:
  • Proper hiking boots, optional poles, sunscreen (kinda mandatory in Ticino;)), food for picnic lunch, enough water, proper clothes acc. to the weather, good mood and fitness.

Acc. to the weather forecast there will be 16°C and sunshine at the afternoon. No winter hiking shoes needed :) 


Standard Disclaimer:
  • I am not a mountain guide.
  • Please be aware that you join at your own risk.
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