Via del Ferro between Carlazzo and San Bartolomeo

“Discover the Iron Road: A Journey Through Nature and Historical Heritage”

Route characteristics:

Discover the Iron Road, an ancient cross-border route that connects the suggestive Morobbia Valley (That Cavargna Valley (I), a fundamental time for the transportation and trade of metals extracted from the mines. This historical route played a crucial role in the industrial and cultural development of the area. This intermediate section from the Iron Road offers an immersive experience immersed in the nature uncontaminated and in the rich historical heritage local.

The itinerary is suitable for hikers of different skills, although it requires a good resistance due to its length and steepness. Along the way, you can admire historic mills, ancient buildings e breathtaking landscapes that tell the story and beauty of the Cavargna Valley. Recommended for all year round, Autumn offers captivating colors, while winter adds a suggestive snowy backdrop to the excursion.

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Route description:

The route starts from the hamlet of Maggione and it extends for a short stretch of plain until crossing the stone bridge over the gorge of the Cuccio stream.

Here the road begins to gain altitude until the “Chapel of the Climbs“, from which a downhill stretch leads to Dovia Bridge, where ancient artifacts are found such as a water hammer, a grain mill, one lime kiln e coal deposits. Near the confluence of the Cuccio streams Of Cavargna and of Saint Bartholomew, there are the sockets for the production of electricity.

After crossing a stone bridge, the road goes up to the hamlet of Sister, where two are located votive chapels. From Sister, it is possible to continue along the road until Saint Bartholomew, from where you can return to the starting point at Carlazzo using public transport.

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