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From S-charl to the Ofen Pass

Mountain Hike · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair

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Hike from the mountain village of S-charl through the highest Swiss stone pine forest in Europe to the Ofen Pass.

moderate

Distance 14 km

5:30 h

625 m

281 m

2,394 m

1,812 m

The tour starts in the mountain village of S-charl. The hike leads to Tamangur and runs through the beautiful and highest stone pine forest in Europe - God da Tamangur. The path has a pleasant incline. In the course of the hike you pass two beautiful and old alps where the cows of Scuol enjoy the summer. As soon as you reach Alp Astras, follow the signposts to "Süsom Givè". Shortly after the signpost, the trail becomes somewhat steeper until you reach the high point of the tour. From up there you have a wonderful view of the Val Tamangur, the Piz Amalia and the highest mountain in the municipality of Scuol, the Piz Sesvenna. From now on, the path leads downwards. The destination, Süsom Givè, is soon reached.

Author’s recommendation

With its charm, S-charl invites you to take a short stroll through the village.

Author

Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG

Update: March 10, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,394 m

Lowest point

1,812 m

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Track types

Dirt road

2.3 km

Forested/wild trail

1.8 km

Path

9.8 km

Road

0 km

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Safety information

The tour was assessed in favourable weather conditions, it is imperative that the current weather conditions and weather forecasts are observed before starting the tour.

Emergency call:

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Tips and hints

engadin.com

Start

PostBus stop S-charl (1,811 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'821'376E 1'177'890N

46.715443, 10.334615

DMS

46°42'55.6"N 10°20'04.6"E

UTM

32T 602001 5174408

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Destination

PostBus stop Süsom Givè (pass summit)

Turn-by-turn directions

From S-charl follow the stream to the south and march into the valley
Follow the alpine road until you cross the stream
Turn left towards Tamangur
Follow the path to Alp Astras
Behind Alp Astras steep ascent
Follow the high valley to Fontana da S-charlFollow signpost Süsom Givè (descent)
Follow the path to the top of the pass

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
By PostBus (from Martina, Sent, Ftan or Tarasp) hourly service to Scuol-Tarasp station
Continue by PostBus with hourly connection to the PostBus stop S-charl

By road

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass to Scuol and then into a side valley of the Lower Engadine. The summer village of S-charl can be reached from Scuol in around 25 minutes
From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of Scuol and then also turn into the side valley Val S-charl
From the south: via Reschenpass, Nauders and then in the direction of St. Moritz through the Lower Engadin to Scuol, from there turn into a side valley

Due to the sometimes narrow road conditions, we recommend arriving by post bus.

Parking

Paid parking is available at the entrance to the village

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'821'376E 1'177'890N

46.715443, 10.334615

DMS

46°42'55.6"N 10°20'04.6"E

UTM

32T 602001 5174408

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Swisstopo Hiking Map 50'000 «Tarasp» Year of issue: 2019 ISBN number: 978-3-302-30249-2 or depending on area
Swisstopo Hiking Map 50'000 «National Park» Year of issue: 2019 ISBN number: 978-3-302-30459-5

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Equipment

Good shoes, clothes suitable for the weather, sticks if necessary

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

14 km

Duration

5:30 h

Ascent

625 m

Descent

281 m

Highest point

2,394 m

Lowest point

1,812 m

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