BoBosco Trail (Brione Verzasca → Lavertezzo)

This was hands-down our kids’ FAVORITE thing we did in Ticino—they begged to go back the next day. The BoBosco Trail is like a magical treasure hunt through the forest, with giant wooden marble runs hidden along the way. Every time the kids spotted one, they’d race ahead, drop in a marble, and cheer as it clacked its way down the track.

• The hike: About 5.5 km, mostly downhill, taking ~3 hours at a kid’s pace with the marble play stations.

• How it works: Park in Brione Verzasca, then follow the trail downhill to Lavertezzo. At the end, you’ll arrive at the famous double-arched stone bridge, where you can jump into emerald pools and cool off in the river. Grab gelato or a cold drink from a nearby café (cash only at a lot of places), let the kids swim, then catch the bus back up to Brione and your car.

• How to make it shorter: Don’t want to hike the whole way? You can start closer at the Ganne or Motta bus stops so you can still finish at the iconic bridge!

• Where to buy the marbles: There's a cafe in Lavertezzo with the marbles, but they only accept cash. We bought our marbles at Gelateria Verzasca, Brione Verzasca (Ganne) because they accepted card!

• What to bring: Marbles, swimsuits and towels for the river, sturdy shoes, and plenty of snacks.

👉 Between the marble runs, the turquoise river, and a swim at one of Switzerland’s most iconic bridges, this trail is pure childhood magic—and an adventure parents will love just as much.