Cristallina Hut – Lago Bianco loop from Lago dei Cavagnöö

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Switzerland

Ticino

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Cristallina Hut – Lago Bianco loop from Lago dei Cavagnöö

Hard

4.8

(14)

105

hikers

Cristallina Hut – Lago Bianco loop from Lago dei Cavagnöö

05:18

12.5km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.44 km for 5.33 km

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1.44 km

View of Lielp Alpe

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Two stone houses are inconspicuous behind a small hill

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1.88 km

Rock Formations near Main Hiking Trail

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Unique rock formation not far from the main hiking trail.

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4.08 km

View of Basòdino

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Close to the path between Lago Sfundau and Lago Bianco you have this beautiful view of the "King of Ticino", more precisely on the north side of the Basòdino (3,272 …

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4.29 km

The Sfundau lake is sunken deep in high alpine environment. It is the only lake in the area that has not been (visibly) transformed by the hydro-energy industry. Grandiose views to the Capanna Cristallina and the Basòdino.

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5.98 km

Cristallina Hut

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We have already come across a number of new or bravely renovated huts in the Swiss Alps. The architecture of the new Capanna Cristallina building from 2002 is one of …

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8.28 km

View of the Basodino Glacier

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Magnificent view of the valley towards Fusio

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10.2 km

Lago Bianco

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Beautiful lake that can be reached from the Capanna Basodino

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10.6 km

Waterfall Near the Trail

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Gorgeous waterfall right on the main trail.

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12.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

5.65 km

168 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

5.65 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

August 31, 2025,🇨🇭 (TI) Sentiero Cristallina 2/3 Robièi zur Capanna Cristallina

It took me quite a while to complete the whole route...🙈 Well, it was quite a climb with a fair amount of scrambling, and on top of that, there were a thousand amazing views. I'm sure I'll sleep like a baby, even though I feel like a hundred right now because of all the exertion...say hello to your calves!
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