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Stairway to Heaven (Scala del Paradiso), Spina Verde Regional Park

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Stairway to Heaven (Scala del Paradiso), Spina Verde Regional Park

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Stairway to Heaven (Scala del Paradiso), Spina Verde Regional Park

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Parco Regionale Spina Verde

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  • Location: Ticino, Switzerland

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    October 27, 2018

    Hiking

    A very long Stairs to Heaven, located in Parco della spina Verde (Italy).

    September 19, 2023

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    There aren't many trails this steep. It takes a bit of a breather but you'll soon get to the top. Pay attention to the rusty barbed wire of the now disused border fence.
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    November 19, 2019

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    Feels thousands of steps.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 410 m

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    Location: Ticino, Switzerland

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