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Short walk from Cannobio to Sant' Anna (with dog)
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Klaus WinstelAn easy route along the river from Cannobio (near the old town) to Sant' Anna. Along the river on narrow paths to Sant' Anna. There are a beautiful chapel, a medieval bridge and the view into the gorge.
easy
Distance 5.2 km
The route guides you along the river from Cannobio (near the old town) to Sant' Anna. The way leads over the suspension bridge and then always along the riverbank on narrow paths to Traiffiume. And from there to Sant' Anna. On the way, there are very nice places on the river where you can swim in the warm weather. In Sant' Anna, there is a very nice church, a medieval bridge and the view into the gorge. Farther down, the river turns into a small and picturesque lake. From the bridge Sant' Anna, you can see into the gorge – however, you can’t go inside. Next to the church, there is also a restaurant where you can enjoy a break.
Author’s recommendation
If the weather is fine (and if it is not too cold) you can swim in the river.
The restaurant offers only food, no coffee or drinks at noon and is only open in the afternoon.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
265 m
Lowest point
218 m
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Safety information
None, the path is very easy and flat (except the stairs in Sant'Anna)Start
From the parking space in Via San Rocco (205 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.061780, 8.692435
DMS
46°03'42.4"N 8°41'32.8"E
UTM
32T 476211 5100957
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Destination
From the parking space in Via San Rocco
Turn-by-turn directions
From the parking space in Via San Rocco, cross the pedestrian bridge and then turn left immediately. There, do not follow the broad bike and footpath but the narrow path (actually there are several) into the riverside forest. Always alongside the bank, you can find some nice bathing places at the river. In Traffiume, cross the road and go back down to the river and then on a wider and footpath to Sant' Anna. There, follow the way up the stairs to the church. The way back is either the same or after Traffiume, you can take the broader path back to Cannobio.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
The easiest way to arrive is by car, bus to Cannobio is also possibleGetting there
Follow the road to the parking space at Via San Rocco
Parking
Parking Via San Rocco:
Coordinates
DD
46.061780, 8.692435
DMS
46°03'42.4"N 8°41'32.8"E
UTM
32T 476211 5100957
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Normal and comfortable shoes are sufficient.Reviews
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.2 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
52 m
Descent
73 m
Highest point
265 m
Lowest point
218 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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