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Verzasca Dam – View of the Verzasca Dam loop from Contra

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Switzerland
Ticino
Gordola

Verzasca Dam – View of the Verzasca Dam loop from Contra

Easy

5.0

(2)

13

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Verzasca Dam – View of the Verzasca Dam loop from Contra

00:59

2.58km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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77 m

Verzasca Dam

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Impressive building in the Verzasca Valley

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276 m

Verzasca Dam

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The Verzasca dam is located at the entrance of the Verzasca Valley, an original and scenic valley two kilometers above Lake Maggiore in the canton of Ticino. The view from …

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315 m

Lake Vogorno

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Beautiful view of the dammed water of the Verzasca river; especially when there is little or no extreme low water, one can see the streets and building outlines of the former village.

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420 m

Contra Dam

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Not only via Lago Maggiore attractive view 😉

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470 m

Verzasca Dam (GoldenEye Dam)

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Dam from the James Bond film "Goldeneye"

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1.27 km

View of the Verzasca Dam

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The Verzasca Dam is an impressive sight and one of the highest dams in Switzerland, rising 220 metres above the Verzasca Valley. From this vantage point you will have a …

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2.07 km

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2.45 km

Named after the original jump from the James Bond film “Goldeneye” with James Bond as the famous 007 agent “in her majesty's service”, this dam in the south of Switzerland …

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2.58 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.07 km

908 m

596 m

Surfaces

1.05 km

908 m

596 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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