Breggia Gorge Park – Chiesa Rossa di San Pietro loop from Balerna

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Breggia Gorge Park – Chiesa Rossa di San Pietro loop from Balerna

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Breggia Gorge Park – Chiesa Rossa di San Pietro loop from Balerna

03:58

12.6km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parco delle gole della Breggia

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.66 km

Saceba Cement Factory Ruins

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A former abandoned cement factory that has become a protected area.

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1.83 km

Breggia Gorge Park

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Wonderful natural park created by the flowing waters of the Breggia river.

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2.08 km

Wooden boardwalks of the Breggia Gorge

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To overcome this point, wooden "scaffolds" have been built, don't worry, they are completely safe.

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2.16 km

Geological Trail With Scenic Views

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Plan a break and grill there

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2.62 km

Waterfalls in Breggia Gorge Park

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no stroller, easy.

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3.69 km

Morbio Superiore

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9.80 km

Chiesa Rossa di San Pietro

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Wonderful view of the old cement factory and the Breggia gorges. Downhill no official MTB path but hiking trail with steps.

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11.4 km

Tunnel Trail at Parco delle Gole della Breggia

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Lovely place for families and also for trekking enthusiasts to see absolutely

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12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.39 km

4.08 km

2.52 km

987 m

491 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

3.22 km

1.58 km

1.35 km

1.18 km

435 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

22°C

12°C

18 %

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Breggia Gorge Park – Chiesa Rossa di San Pietro loop from Balerna

Saceba Cement Factory Ruins

Breggia Gorge Park

Wooden boardwalks of the Breggia Gorge

Geological Trail With Scenic Views

Waterfalls in Breggia Gorge Park

Morbio Superiore

Chiesa Rossa di San Pietro

Tunnel Trail at Parco delle Gole della Breggia

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