The transparent water flow Verzasca (river in Switzerland)

Verzasca-river small size, which flows in Switzerland. Its length is only 30 km away, Your way of the river overcomes through beautiful places-valleys, chestnut forests and vineyards. Such beautiful scenery will not leave anyone indifferent. That is why every year the country receives large number of tourists rushing to see the beauty of the mountain miracle.

Where is the Verzasca river?

The Path of the water flow passes in the Canton of Ticino. This area is the territorial unit in Switzerland. The river flows through the valley, which has the same name. The mainstream frames the hillside, gracefully descending to the bottom. The entire length of the coastline is a picturesque place. Stream flows in a southerly direction, falling into lake Maggiore.

Brief description of the river

Verzasca-river, which descends from the mountains. This factor is decisive for the nature of the watercourse. It is worth noting that sometimes a very strong current, because it originates at the top height of 3000 m.

However, not only beautiful nature attracts tourists, but also a unique feature of the river. The fact that the water in the geometrical centre is completely transparent, just incredible crystal! Looking at it, it seems that it's just a drawn picture, so all is perfect. This mountain stream attracts divers, jumpers, and just thrill-seekers. However, as in any mountain river, and it has its pitfalls.

In Depth

Ten meters-the average depth of a mountain stream Verzasca. The river has quite a complex character, so structure of the bottom is unpredictable: there are areas where this parameter reaches up to 15 m. the Danger is that the Verzasca “treacherous” and different turbulent underwater currents. That is why the beautiful place in the world is also the most dangerous, in particular for divers. But it stops a little adventurous, it was so incredible to watch with 10-meter deep through crystal clear water, trees, and banks of clouds…

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Unique opportunities for vacationers

The Verzasca River (photo of her unique beauty you can see in the article) along with the surrounding scenery, clean water with unique properties – just the perfect place for tourism development. Here are the most common extreme sports, such as diving, bungee jumping.

In Fact, the impetus for the development of bungee jumping in this place produced by none other than Agent 007 himself! In one of the episodes starring P. Brosnan jumping from a high dam in the lake. Then, in 1995, this stunt won a prestigious BAFTA award and, according to critics, is the most spectacular in movie history. And the thing in the place where they filmed the episode.

Another form of extreme sport on the geometrical centre – rafting. The descent down the mountain rivers is in the amount of 6-8 people in an inflatable boat-raft. Also quite a dangerous hobby, but it is common on the mountain slopes of Switzerland.

Fortunately, even opposers of extreme sports in this area there are what to visit. The incredible beauty of nature, coniferous forests are walking trails with signs, and even places equipped for camping. And in the valley of the river is the ancient village, the houses of which are made of gneiss (stone). There is no one home, but the restaurant is very popular with tourists.

Dam

Not far from the mouth of the Verzasca river off the high dam of the same name. Its purpose – to reduce the flow velocity in front of the lake Maggiore. Due to the fact that the river is mountainous and has a direction from the top to the bottom, the dam was constructed with a height of 220 meters.

Unique building on the river

Another beautiful place in the valley – the stone arch bridge. It was built in the XVII century, is called Roman. What influenced the name, is unknown. There are two versions:

• Construction involved the Romans;
• Architectural feature.

While on the bridge, you can see the scenery with a completely different perspective.

Swimming in a mountain river is prohibited due to the temperature of the water and dangerous currents. Almost every step is a sign with a warning. But it doesn't deter tourists, and the locals consider it their duty “duty” off the coast and notify people about danger.