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An educational trail - the chestnur forest
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· Bregaglia Engadin
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CastagnetoPhoto: Bregaglia Engadin Turismo, Bregaglia Engadin Turismo
In Brentan, above Castasegna, huge chestnut trees rise into the sky, forming one of the largest and most beautiful chestnut groves in Europe.
easy
Distance 2.6 km
2:00 h
147 m
102 m
834 m
694 m
Approximately 2000 years ago, the Romans brought the chestnut tree to Bregaglia. The trees prospered in the valley's mild climate. The chestnut forest has an interpretive trail with information panels, which give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the local flora and fauna, the varieties of chestnuts and how they are cultivated.
A stroll through this magnificent forest is a unique and charming experience during every season. In the the spring, the trees are in bloom and their sweet perfume is in the air. In the summer, the large crowns of the chestnut trees are adorned with thick leaves and provide refreshing shade. In the fall, when the forest foliage turns yellow, red and orange, the chestnut pods fall to the ground and you can see the shiny brown fruit inside. From October to November, the chestnuts are collected from the groves and separated from their spiny pods for harvest.
Author’s recommendation
Don't miss the chestnut festival during the month of October.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
834 m
Lowest point
694 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
1.5 km
Road
1.1 km
Rest stops
Pasticceria SalisTips and hints
On request - guided tours trought the forestContact Bregaglia Engadin Turismo 0818221555 / info@bregaglia.ch
Start
Castasegna (695 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'759'877E 1'133'475N
DD
46.333633, 9.515179
DMS
46°20'01.1"N 9°30'54.6"E
UTM
32T 539651 5131246
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Destination
Castasegna
Turn-by-turn directions
Simply trail.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By bus from St.Moritz or Chiavenna to Castasegna.Getting there
Anreisen - Bregaglia Engadin Turismo How to get thereParking
There are several free parking spaces in the village.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'759'877E 1'133'475N
DD
46.333633, 9.515179
DMS
46°20'01.1"N 9°30'54.6"E
UTM
32T 539651 5131246
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Equipment
Trekking or hiking boots.Related Events
Holidays
· Bregaglia Engadin
Chestnut Festival
In the whole Valley
9/30 – 10/22
Pre-registration required
Event Organizer: Bregaglia Engadin Turismo
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Bregaglia Engadin Turismo
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.6 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
147 m
Descent
102 m
Highest point
834 m
Lowest point
694 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Distance
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Duration
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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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