Waterfalls in Faido – Piumogna Waterfall loop from Faido

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Waterfalls in Faido – Piumogna Waterfall loop from Faido

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Waterfalls in Faido – Piumogna Waterfall loop from Faido

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2.67km

80m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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384 m

Waterfall Park on the Ticino River

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Beautiful park on the Ticino river for a break or just to relax, plenty of places to sit, sunbathe, barbecue areas, toilets and a large children's playground. Drinks, snacks and ice cream are also sold on weekends.

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476 m

Waterfalls in Faido

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Very beautiful waterfall, located right on the outskirts of Faido. There are parking spaces nearby, and there is a wonderful rest and barbecue area on the Ticino.

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760 m

Piumogna Waterfall

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The waterfall of Piumognas is 43 meters high, one of the most spectacular of Ticino! For nature lovers an unmissable attraction, even if you only have a few hours in …

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761 m

Piumogna Waterfall

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The Piumogna waterfall is a natural wonder of Ticino, 43 meters high. It is located near the town of Faido, and is easily accessible for a not too demanding ride. …

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1.23 km

Viewpoint

1.55 km

Medieval Stone Bridge and Waterfall, Ticino

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The old stone bridge is located in the upper part of the two-tiered waterfall, separating the two stages. It blends beautifully into this rocky landscape. From it, the view extends …

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1.57 km

Medieval bridge

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Medieval bridge over the Piumogna stream in the Leventina Valley. The stream originates from the Pizzo Campo Tancia crest which divides the Ticino valley from that of the Maggia river.

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2.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.03 km

482 m

476 m

404 m

252 m

Surfaces

918 m

710 m

510 m

352 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Saturday 10 October

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Comments

May 18, 2024,Wasserfall Piumogna Runde

Nice walk from Faido, the waterfall is well worth seeing. The Piumogna stream was the first to be used to generate electricity in Ticino over 100 years ago and still supplies renewable electricity to the Swiss grid today.

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