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Lake Sambuco – Sambuco Dam loop from Fusio

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Switzerland

Ticino

Lavizzara

Lake Sambuco – Sambuco Dam loop from Fusio

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Lake Sambuco – Sambuco Dam loop from Fusio

04:15

13.8km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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496 m

Rock Swallows at the Dam Wall

Highlight • Monument

2.20 km

Lago del Sambuco

Lake

3.75 km

View of Lake Sambuco and the mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.19 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Maggia

Highlight • Bridge

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

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12.9 km

Lake Sambuco

Highlight • Lake

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

Sambuco Dam

Highlight • Monument

Massive dam on the Lago del Sambuco

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.60 km

521 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (1,400 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

22°C

10°C

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Lake Sambuco – Sambuco Dam loop from Fusio

Rock Swallows at the Dam Wall

View of Lake Sambuco and the mountains

Wooden Bridge Over the Maggia

Lake Sambuco

Sambuco Dam

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