recommended route
Tarasp – Innschlucht – Ardez
-
Tarasp – Innschlucht – ArdezPhoto: Andrea Badrutt, Chur, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Through the hamlets of Fontana, Chaposch, Valacha and Aschera over the adventurous suspension bridge to Ardez. The Tarasp Castle and the Steinsberg castle ruins in Ardez can be seen from afar as the striking starting and finishing points of this easy hike.
moderate
Distance 7 km
3:00 h
303 m
276 m
1,435 m
1,273 m
From Tarasp Fontana the hike leads pleasantly flat through the hamlets of Chaposch, Valatscha and Aschera. The clearing already offers a view of the destination of the hike; on the other side of the valley you can see parts of Ardez and the Steinsberg castle ruins. At the farm you "dive" into the dense forest and turn right immediately after the small bridge. At the end of the steep descent, you begin your adventurous crossing of the suspension bridge "Punt Veidra" over the Inn.
From the bridge the path leads steadily uphill to the Catholic church at the edge of the village of Ardez and to the train station. In Ardez it is advisable to take a walk through the village or a detour to the Steinsberg castle with views over the roofs of Ardez and the surrounding mountains of the Lower Engadine.
Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair (nm)
Update: June 02, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,435 m
Lowest point
1,273 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
2.4 km
Forested/wild trail
2.9 km
Path
1.7 km
Road
0 km
Unknown
0 km
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
www.engadin.comStart
PostBus stop Tarasp, Fontana (1,404 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'815'469E 1'184'555N
DD
46.777296, 10.260535
DMS
46°46'38.3"N 10°15'37.9"E
UTM
32T 596229 5181187
w3w
///bluffs.chuckling.strength
Destination
Ardez train station
Turn-by-turn directions
Start in Tarasp Fontana
Via Chaposch, Valatscha and Aschera to a clearing
Turn off into the forest at Hof
Turn right after the small bridge
Cross the Inn over the suspension bridge
Slightly uphill to Ardez
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 to Scuol-Tarasp station
- Continue by PostBus to the PostBus stop Tarasp, Fontana
By road
- From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27.
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27
- From south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
From the Engadin road (H27) between Ardez and Scuol cross the Inn bridge to Tarasp.
Parking
- Kostenlose Parkplätze in Tarasp Fontana
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'815'469E 1'184'555N
DD
46.777296, 10.260535
DMS
46°46'38.3"N 10°15'37.9"E
UTM
32T 596229 5181187
w3w
///bluffs.chuckling.strength
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo 1:25‘000, - Scuol 1199 : ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-302-01199-8
Book recommendations for this region:
Show more
Equipment
Good shoes, rain and sun protection, water bottle, first aid kit.Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
303 m
Descent
276 m
Highest point
1,435 m
Lowest point
1,273 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
m
Questions and answers
Would you like to the ask the author a question?
Rating
Photos from others