Val Bedretto – Bedretto Valley loop from Nufenenpass / Passo della Novena

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Switzerland

Ticino

Val Bedretto – Bedretto Valley loop from Nufenenpass / Passo della Novena

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Val Bedretto – Bedretto Valley loop from Nufenenpass / Passo della Novena

02:08

23.9km

930m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 37 m for 7.85 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 8.01 km for 3.16 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 13.0 km for 10.9 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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66 m

Nufenen Pass

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The Nufenen Pass is at an altitude of 2,480 meters, making it the highest Alpine pass in Switzerland. Among cyclists it is considered one of the toughest. The restaurant is …

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2.54 km

View of the Val Bedretto

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Wonderful view back to the valley

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7.12 km

Val Bedretto

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Val Bedretto is the upper valley of the Ticino river, between the Gotthard Pass and the Novena Pass. It is the place of origin of the river which rises from …

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7.92 km

The Ticino flows through the Val Bedretto and is fed by numerous mountain streams on its way through the valley. The picturesque Bedretto Valley stretches from the Nufenen Pass to Airolo - and offers you a lot of hiking fun.

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11.2 km

All'Acqua Chapel and Restaurant

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The only rest option between Nufenen and Airolo, along the road

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11.9 km

Cioss Prato Crystal Cave

Highlight • Cave

During the opening hours of the Cioss Prato restaurant, you can visit the underground mineral grotto and marvel at the huge crystals from the Gotthard region: rare smoky quartz, iron …

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