Lavertezzo Village – Ponte dei Salti loop from Lavertezzo

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Switzerland

Ticino

Lavertezzo

Lavertezzo Village – Ponte dei Salti loop from Lavertezzo

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Lavertezzo Village – Ponte dei Salti loop from Lavertezzo

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2.94km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

91 m

Verzasca River Rock Formations

Highlight (Segment) • River

Buy the parking ticket at the kiosk by the dam wall.

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1.38 km

Ponte dei Salti and the Verzasca River, Lavertezzo

Highlight • Bridge

The Ponte dei Salti is a medieval stone bridge with two arches over the emerald-green waters of the Verzasca River near Lavertezzo in Ticino.

It was built in the 17th century and is considered a regionally important cultural asset. The arches have spans of approximately 14 meters.

In 1868, part of the bridge was damaged by flooding (particularly an abutment on the right bank), causing one arch to collapse. It was later rebuilt in 1960.

The Ponte dei Salti is not only a popular photo subject but also a swimming and diving spot. Some people jump from the bridgehead into the cold, clear water – although the current and deep pools pose dangers, especially at high water levels.

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1.40 km

Lavertezzo Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lavertezzo is an ideal starting point for hikes in the Valle Verzasca.
There is also a Postbus connection from Locarno through the Verzasca Valley.

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1.46 km

Church of St. Mary of the Angels

Highlight • Religious Site

Parish church of Madonna degli Angeli from the 18th century, the only baroque church in the valley.

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1.77 km

Ponte dei Salti

Highlight • Bridge

The curved bridge with two arches, also known as the Roman bridge, dates back to the Middle Ages. It leads through the emerald green waters of the Verzasca near Lavertezzo, where it cools down perfectly after a long hike.

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1.79 km

Jumpers' Beach

Highlight • Beach

Unique gorge in the Verzasca Valley

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2.00 km

Rock formations along the Verzasca River in Lavertezzo

Highlight • Natural Monument

The enormous power of the water has ground and shaped true works of art out of granite. It's worth winding up the river.

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2.81 km

Natural Pool in the Verzasca River

Highlight • River

Sensational, beautiful hiking trail. Unfortunately always very busy.

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2.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.11 km

479 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.68 km

547 m

311 m

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 11, 2025,Wandern

Warm-up run with the kids, searching for chestnut trees and a place to eat lunch.
A bit up and down, sometimes roots, sometimes steps, a fairly easy path.

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