Just a short walk from the centre of Campodolcino, near the Liro stream and along the road leading towards Starleggia and Splughetta, lies Acqua Merla, a wide green meadow that has become one of the symbols of summer in Valle Spluga. Popular with both residents and holidaymakers across generations, it remains a gathering place where people can enjoy nature, games, and relaxation outdoors.

The site takes its name from the nearby oligomineral spring that emerges in the upper part of the park and has long been known for the quality of its water. Over the years, however, Acqua Merla has become especially famous for its “serpentone”, a long water channel running through the meadow where marbles travel along curves, small tunnels, and gentle slopes, entertaining children and adults alike.

This watercourse remains one of the park’s most distinctive features. Marbles, once made of iron or glass and now often replaced by colourful balls, are released into the channel and carried by the flowing water to the finish point, turning the meadow into a shared recreational space.

The atmosphere of Acqua Merla changes throughout the day while maintaining its simple and family-friendly character. During summer, the meadow fills with families, children, groups of friends, and visitors who choose this location to relax in the sun, enjoy a picnic, or spend time immersed in the alpine landscape of Valle Spluga.

The presence of green spaces, play areas, open grounds, and refreshment facilities makes the park particularly suitable for families with young children. Nearby visitors will also find the Acqua Merla kiosk, a campsite, a horse-riding area, and connections to several hiking routes in the region, including sections of the Via Spluga and the Via dei Lamponi.

From a landscape perspective, Acqua Merla is set within a classic Alpine environment surrounded by mountains, forests, and meadows, creating a peaceful setting particularly suited to outdoor activities during the summer season.

Today, Acqua Merla remains one of Campodolcino’s most recognisable and popular destinations, combining nature, local memories, and a welcoming atmosphere in a place that has accompanied summer life in Valle Spluga for decades.

Suspended among the mountains of Valle Spluga, the Tibetan Bridge of Valchiavenna is one of the area’s most scenic attractions. Approximately 70 metres long and suspended 45 metres above the ground, the steel structure spans the void and provides outstanding views over the Caurga della Rabbiosa, surrounding forests, valleys, and mountain peaks.

The bridge is set within a natural landscape characterised by steep slopes, rocky walls, and largely unspoiled mountain environments. Crossing it offers a different way to experience the mountains, suspended above the landscape and immersed in an atmosphere of silence, fresh air, and spectacular views.

Designed to ensure both safety and accessibility, the bridge allows visitors to enjoy the crossing comfortably while preserving the feeling of suspension and direct contact with the alpine environment. Its gentle movement during the crossing adds to the sense of immersion and excitement.

One of the bridge’s most distinctive features is the panorama that accompanies visitors along the entire route. From here, the view opens onto the mountains of Valle Spluga, the forests below, and slopes shaped over time by water and glaciers. In every season, the landscape changes colour and atmosphere, offering ever-changing scenery.

The bridge also serves as an excellent viewpoint over the Valchiavenna area and its natural features. Its location highlights the relationship between the alpine environment, the valleys, and the historic routes that have crossed this part of the Alps for centuries.

The Tibetan Bridge experience integrates perfectly with the valley’s outdoor activities, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking either an accessible panoramic attraction or a more dynamic way to experience the mountains.

Crossing the Tibetan Bridge of Valchiavenna means enjoying a unique experience suspended between sky and mountains, where nature, scenery, and emotion come together to offer a different perspective on the Alps of Valle Spluga.

SplugaPark Adventure is one of them: a park where nature is not simply observed, but experienced firsthand, step by step, along suspended routes and elevated pathways.

Located in Campodolcino, in the Mottala basin between the villages of Fraciscio and Gualdera, the park is set within a natural forest environment and features a variety of aerial adventure courses designed for different age groups and skill levels. Tibetan bridges, suspended walkways, zip lines, ropes, nets and tree-to-tree crossings transform the woodland into a dynamic space where visitors can challenge themselves in complete safety.

One of the most appreciated aspects of SplugaPark is the organisation of its courses according to age, height and difficulty, allowing everyone to enjoy the experience at their own pace. Routes designed for younger children introduce the world of aerial adventure with lower heights and simple obstacles, making them suitable even for children from the age of three when accompanied by an adult. For teenagers and adults, the park offers progressively more technical and challenging courses featuring higher sections, suspended crossings and obstacles that require greater balance, coordination and confidence.

The park includes routes divided by difficulty level, from introductory courses to more adrenaline-filled challenges, enabling both families and adventure enthusiasts to find the experience that best suits them. Some courses are designed for those looking for a fun and scenic activity among the trees, while others incorporate more dynamic and technical elements that increase the sense of adventure and involvement.

Before accessing the courses, every participant receives an introductory briefing from the park staff, covering the use of equipment and the main safety procedures. Harnesses, helmets and continuous safety line systems allow visitors to complete the routes in a protected and controlled environment, making the experience accessible even to first-time participants.

The natural setting itself is an essential part of the experience. SplugaPark is immersed in the forests of Valle Spluga, in an area that is easy to reach yet peaceful and scenic, where direct contact with nature accompanies every moment of the day.

Today, SplugaPark Adventure is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Valchiavenna for families, groups and adventure lovers alike, thanks to an experience that combines sport, fun and nature within a safe and engaging alpine environment.

Because here, visitors do more than cross suspended bridges and walkways among the trees: they experience the mountains from a new perspective, shaped by freedom, discovery and shared enjoyment.