Cascata la Froda

(Cascata di Sonogno, La Froda)

Cascata la Froda - Valle VerzascaCascata la Froda (or cascata di Sonogno) is a nice waterfall near the village Sonogno (Valle Verzasca) in the region Ticino, Switzerland.

From Locarno drive to the end of Valle Verzasca (26 km) to Sonogno. Cars are prohibited in the village so you have to park the car at the big parking before entering Sonogno (gps 46.350091, 8.788759). Like everywhere in the valley you have to pay for parking….

It is only a 20 minute walk (1,3 km) walking southwest to the church and walk further to the riverbank. Follow the river upstream. Soon you will arrive at Cascata la Froda (cascata di Sonogno). First thing I did when visiting the waterfall was walking to the river, just in front of the waterfall. This is the first good view but many will follow.

Walk a little further (100 meter) until you see a bridge over the river Redorta that you have to cross. The path goes up walking towards the base of the waterfall with a small pond. Along the path you will have several great views. Soon you are standing in front of Cascata la Froda (cascata di Sonogno). There is a bridge in front where you again have great views on the waterfall with its beautiful colors.

It is possible to walk back to Sonogno on a small path at the the south side of the river Redorta but I took the main path/road back.

I love the typical houses of this region and its atmosphere. Everything here seems so cosy. I forgot to mention that there is a restaurant “la Froda” not far from Cascata la Froda. Because I was here early in the morning it was still closed.

The river “Riale Carded” drops down over 70 meter and late spring/early summer (or after a rainy period) this is one of the more beautiful waterfall in the region of Ticino. In summertime the flow in the river can be reduced but during my visit it was quite powerful (July 2021).

In Ticino there are so many gorgeous waterfalls, too many to mention. In Valle Maggia I like Cascata di Foroglio very much (not far from Bignasco). There are also many waterfall with a pond in front where you can swim. Just explore the region, then you will find out!

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About Cascata la Froda

CountrySwitzerland
RegionTicino
LocationSonogno, Valle Verzasca
RiverRiale Carded
Height70m
Latitude46.346892
Longitude8.770791
Best visitEarly summer
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