Choose a language
Plan a route here Copy route
Mountain Hike recommended route

Fuorcla Curschiglias over the Schäfersteig

· 1 review · Mountain Hike · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
Responsible for this content
Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair Verified partner  Explorers Choice 
  • Fuorcla Curschiglias über den Schäfersteig
    Fuorcla Curschiglias über den Schäfersteig
    Photo: Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
m 2400 2200 2000 1800 1600 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 km Feuerstelle Motnaida Feuerstelle Motta Saltuorn Clis Grond
Panoramic hike high above the Samnaun valley.
moderate
Distance 8.9 km
3:20 h
504 m
639 m
2,253 m
1,687 m
From the guest information desk the hike starts along the village road. After the Hotel Post turn left, at Hotel Bündnerhof turn left again over the bridge over the Maisasbach. Immediately afterwards the leisurely ascent through the forest begins to the Motta Saltuorn hut and on to the vantage point above the Val Motnaida, where the view opens up over Samnaun village and the Piz Ot. Past the avalanche barriers, the view opens up over the whole Samnaun valley. On the other side of the valley you can see the Silvretta Arena with the imposing peaks of Flimspitz and Bürkelkopf for once from a distance. After the somewhat exposed passage through the Val da Chierns - this path is also called the "Schäfersteig" (shepherd's path) by the locals - we walk comfortably via Motta Foppazins to the Piz Mezdi, where the view of the Val Sampuoir opens up. Over the border ridge of the two communities of Samnaun and Valsot, the path descends to Fuorcla Curschiglias. From here there is the possibility to descend towards Samnaun-Compatsch either along the forest road or in direct descent via Magnüda.
Profile picture of Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
Update: May 04, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,253 m
Lowest point
1,687 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Track types

Asphalt 6.57%Dirt road 1.72%Forested/wild trail 31.54%Path 52.52%Road 7.62%
Asphalt
0.6 km
Dirt road
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
2.8 km
Path
4.7 km
Road
0.7 km
Show elevation profile

Rest stops

Fireplace Motta Saltuorn
Fireplace Motnaida
Clis Grond

Safety information

The tour has been evaluated under favorable weather conditions. Current weather conditions and weather forecasts must be taken into account before the tour starts. This hike requires elementary alpine experience, orientation skills. Trekking shoes are recommended.

emergency call:

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Tips and hints

www.samnaun.ch

Start

PostBus stop Samnaun Dorf, Riva (1,822 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'822'550E 1'203'499N
DD
46.945257, 10.362433
DMS
46°56'42.9"N 10°21'44.8"E
UTM
32T 603684 5199981
w3w 
///caused.tickets.nipping
Show on Map

Destination

PostBus stop Samnaun-Compatsch, village

Turn-by-turn directions

  • Cross the street before the guest information desk
  • Turn left after the Hotel Post
  • Turn left at Hotel Bündnerhof
  • Over the bridge
  • Follow the hiking trail via Motta Saltuorn to the viewpoint
  • Past the avalanche barriers
  • Exposed passage through the Val da Chierns
  • Via Motta Foppazins to Piz Mezdi
  • Over the border ridge down to Fuorcla Curschiglias
  • Descent to Samnaun-Compatsch

Note

Wildlife refuge God Grond - Compatscher Wald: December 20 - April 30
all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) every hour to Scuol-Tarasp station

Continue with the PostBus (from Scuol-Tarasp, or Martina, cunfin) every hour to the PostBus stop Samnaun-Dorf, Riva

In Samnaun during the day hourly access with the Samnaunbus

Getting there

  • On the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains). Then take the H27 in the direction via Scuol and Martina to Vinadi. At the junction Vinadi to Samnaun (about 1 hour from Vereina Südportal)
  • From the east: via the Inn valley road B180 via Landeck to Pfunds, junction Kajetansbrücke and via Spiss to Samnaun.
  • From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders) on B180 to Pfunds, junction Kajetansbrücke and via Spiss to Samnaun.

Parking

Free parking in Samnaun village (Chasa Riva, Musella or Votlas)

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'822'550E 1'203'499N
DD
46.945257, 10.362433
DMS
46°56'42.9"N 10°21'44.8"E
UTM
32T 603684 5199981
w3w 
///caused.tickets.nipping
Show on Map
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendations for this region:

Show more

Recommended maps for this region:

Show more

Equipment

Good shoes, rain and sun protection, water bottle, bandages.

Questions and answers

Ask the first question

Would you like to the ask the author a question?


Rating

5.0
(1)
Dirk Engelke 
July 14, 2020 · Community
Show more
When did you do this route? July 14, 2020
Blumenwiese über Samnaun
Photo: Dirk Engelke, CC0, Community

Photos from others


Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.9 km
Duration
3:20 h
Ascent
504 m
Descent
639 m
Highest point
2,253 m
Lowest point
1,687 m
Public-transport-friendly Scenic Linear route

Statistics

  • Content
  • Show images Hide images
Features
2D 3D
Maps and trails
  • 4 Waypoints
  • 4 Waypoints
Distance  km
Duration : h
Ascent  m
Descent  m
Highest point  m
Lowest point  m
Push the arrows to change the view