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Route 557
📏
1.5 km
Distance
⏱
23 min
Est. duration
⛰
Easy
Difficulty
➡
Linear
Route type
Route #42273 is a 1.5 km Local Hiking hiking route.
Covering just 1.5 km, this is a gentle outing perfect for families or beginners. Allow roughly 20 minutes.
This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. The trail is officially waymarked as 557, so look out for the trail markers along the way.
This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Waypoints
5 points along the routeA
Start
· Rifugio Riccardo Piazza
B
Finish
· Corno Medale
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Route #42273 hiking route?
Route #42273 is 1.5 km long.
How much time should I allow for Route #42273?
Most walkers allow around 23 min for Route #42273 at a comfortable pace.
Is Route #42273 a circular or linear route?
Route #42273 is a linear route, not a loop. It runs from Rifugio Riccardo Piazza to Corno Medale. Return transport from the finish point is recommended.
Where does Route #42273 start?
Route #42273 starts at Rifugio Riccardo Piazza.
Is Route #42273 suitable for beginners?
Yes, Route #42273 is beginner-friendly. It is an easy walk suitable for most fitness levels.