recommended route
S-charl – Mot Madlain (Circular Route)
Mountain Hike
· Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
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Etwas unterhalb der Mot Madlain mit Blick Richtung Val Tavrü.Photo: Dominik Täuber, Dominik Täuber
Short but partly steep hike up to Mot Madlain, where a wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding valleys awaits.
moderate
Distance 5.9 km
3:00 h
621 m
621 m
2,419 m
1,805 m
From the former mining settlement of S-charl, where silver and lead were once mined, the rather short and sometimes steep hike leads up to Mot Madlain. Here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding valleys such as Val Tavrü and Val S-charl. In summer, you can admire the varied flora with groups of edelweiss.
Author’s recommendation
- The "Crusch Alba" and "Mayor", each with a sun terrace, invite you to stop off in idyllically situated S-charl.
- The mining history of S-charl can be experienced up close during guided excursions in the tunnels. Visitor Information Centre Scuol, Tel. +41 81 861 88 00
- In the Schmelzra S-charl museum with a bear exhibition we learn more about the miners and bears in Switzerland, www.schmelzra.ch
Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG
Update: June 02, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,419 m
Lowest point
1,805 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
0.2 km
Path
5.7 km
Road
0.2 km
Safety information
The tour has been assessed in favourable weather conditions, it is imperative that current weather conditions and weather forecasts are taken into account before starting the tour. This hike requires surefootedness, hiking boots and hiking equipment.Emergency call:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Start
PostBus Stop S-charl (1,811 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'821'382E 1'177'890N
DD
46.715443, 10.334694
DMS
46°42'55.6"N 10°20'04.9"E
UTM
32T 602007 5174408
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Destination
PostBus Stop S-charl
Turn-by-turn directions
From the summer village of S-charl, at the bridge at the entrance to the village, the path leads in the direction of Ils Chomps, gently ascending through the forest. On the way we pass the remains of a mine. Towards the tree line, the hike eventually climbs quite steeply, before it becomes flatter again on the last stretch to Mot Madlain. We descend along the same path to S-charl.
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. 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.
- Due to the sometimes narrow road conditions, we recommend travelling from Scuol to S-charl by PostBus.
Parking
- Free parking at the entrance to the village of S-charl
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'821'382E 1'177'890N
DD
46.715443, 10.334694
DMS
46°42'55.6"N 10°20'04.9"E
UTM
32T 602007 5174408
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
- Rother Wanderführer Unterengadin
- Swisstopo Wanderkarte 50'000 «Tarasp» Ausgabejahr: 2019 ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-302-30249-2 oder je nach Gebiet
- Swisstopo Wanderkarte 50'000 «Nationalpark» Ausgabejahr: 2019 ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-302-30459-5
Author’s map recommendations
- Scuol 1199 : ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-302-01199-8
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Equipment
Mountain boots, possibly poles, sun protection, enough to drink.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.9 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
621 m
Descent
621 m
Highest point
2,419 m
Lowest point
1,805 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Lowest point
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