Here in Montagnola, a path and a museum, (the only one dedicated to him in the whole of Switzerland), shed light on the long period spent by this very renowned poet and writer in Ticino.
The path dedicated to Hermann Hesse intends to lead the observer to certain points of the landscape on the Golden Hill, which were especially dear to the poet and that are mirrored in his works. The path winds its way both through the outskirts of Montagnola and in its centre; the final part passes through the woods and ends up at the town’s cemetery. Every now and then, you’ll have to climb a few steps but all in all it’s a very pleasant walk.
The itinerary leads you to the following places:
Map of the itinerary and further information may be found by clicking here!
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Circuito/Themenweg/Circuit: 1 h 10'
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Itinerary: Montagnola – Gentilino – Montagnola
Locality: Montagnola
Location: Montagnola and surroundings
Altitude: Gentilino 400 m / Montagnola 467 m
Map: 1353
PROSPECTUS IN THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES: Italian - German - French – English
Features of theme trail: historical - cultural - artistic
Physical effort: 1 (1 = easy, 0-300m / 2 = good, 300-600m / 3 = average, 600-900)
Technical effort: Route on paved ground, part of it on footpath
Refreshments: yes
Selling of typical local products: -
Montagnola may also be reached by means of public transportation, the Lugano - Carabietta postal bus covers this stretch.