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Sambuco Dam – Lake Sambuco loop from Fusio

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Switzerland

Ticino

Lavizzara

Sambuco Dam – Lake Sambuco loop from Fusio

Moderate

4.7

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Sambuco Dam – Lake Sambuco loop from Fusio

04:51

13.5km

520m

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: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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498 m

Local Products Shop in Fusio

Highlight • Rest Area

2.54 km

Sambuco Dam

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Massive dam on the Lago del Sambuco

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3.87 km

View of Lago del Sambuco

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Panoramic view over the Lago del Sambuco.

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4.71 km

Waterfall in Ticino

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If the temperatures allow it, definitely take a bath. It is wonderful :-)

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5.36 km

View of Lago del Sambuco

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Panoramic view of the Lago del Sambuco.

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8.04 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Maggia

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Wooden bridge with a view of the Maggia and a trail up to Alpe Sciresa.

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8.48 km

View of Lake Sambuco and the mountains

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Flat hiking trail along the reservoir. Accessible by car from Fusio. There is a restaurant at the start of the trail at the level of the dam wall where you can stop for a break.

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10.0 km

Lago del Sambuco

Lake

11.0 km

Lake Sambuco

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The lake of Sambuco is an artificial lake created by the Sambuco dam that blocks the course of the Maggia river. The lake is located at the top of the Lavizzara valley.

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.51 km

5.09 km

1.20 km

966 m

725 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

6.03 km

405 m

358 m

259 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

22°C

12°C

16 %

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Sambuco Dam – Lake Sambuco loop from Fusio

Local Products Shop in Fusio

Sambuco Dam

View of Lago del Sambuco

Waterfall in Ticino

View of Lago del Sambuco

Wooden Bridge Over the Maggia

View of Lake Sambuco and the mountains

Lake Sambuco

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