Cristallina Hut – Lago Bianco loop from Pizzo Cristallina

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Switzerland

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Cristallina Hut – Lago Bianco loop from Pizzo Cristallina

Hard

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Cristallina Hut – Lago Bianco loop from Pizzo Cristallina

06:11

14.1km

820m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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After 8.36 km for 129 m

After 11.6 km for 2.46 km

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1.14 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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1.87 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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4.69 km

Lago Bianco

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Beautiful lake that can be reached from the Capanna Basodino

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5.12 km

Waterfall Near the Trail

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Gorgeous waterfall right on the main trail.

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5.49 km

View of Lielp Alpe

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Two stone houses are inconspicuous behind a small hill

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7.17 km

Capanna Basòdino

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Located at the foot of the Basòdino glacier, the Capanna Basòdino is ideal for a hearty meal after a strenuous hike.

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7.54 km

At the Foot of the Basòdino Glacier

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8.85 km

Lago di Robièi

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The quickest way to reach Lago di Robiei is by taking the cable car from San Carlo (962 metres) to the Robiei mountain station (1,895 metres). The dam wall of …

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14.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

2.94 km

1.76 km

714 m

Surfaces

9.72 km

3.45 km

548 m

342 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,550 m)

Lowest point (1,820 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 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!
The …

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September 20, 2022,Capanna Cristallina zur Capanna Basodino über Lago Nero 20.09.22

There is not always reception in the mountains and so many meters in altitude are missed

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July 22, 2023,S. Carlo Robiei

From Locarno you first drive about 1.5 hours by bus to the Maggia Valley. In S. Carlo take the gondola to Robiei.
For a nice circular hike up here, however, you have to be absolutely free from giddiness. Many of the marked hiking trails are blue and white. On a paved road, however, you can also get very far up …

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