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Way of St. James Graubünden. Stage 1, Müstair - Lü

Pilgrim trail · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
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  • Jakobsweg Graubünden. Etappe 1, Müstair - Lü
    Jakobsweg Graubünden. Etappe 1, Müstair - Lü
    Photo: Andrea Badrutt, Chur, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
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The way of St. James pilgrimage from Müstair to Lü forms the 1st stage of the Way of St. James in Grisons and the most easterly stage in Switzerland and thus a small section of the European pilgrimage network that leads to Santiago de Compostela. 
moderate
Distance 16.5 km
4:45 h
676 m
127 m
1,930 m
1,246 m
Sunny side through meadows and forest - starting point is the monastery of St. John, UNESCO World Heritage Site. First on the Via Imperiala to the junction of the Suravia. Short climb to the dirt road that leads to Sta. Maria. From the village center 15 minutes along the main road to Valchava. Continue through the larch forest to Fuldera and Tschierv. From Tschierv/Chasuras a road leads up to Lü.
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Update: December 23, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
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Highest point
1,930 m
Lowest point
1,246 m
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Start

Müstair, border/Cunfin or monastery church St. Johann (shell). Connection from the Way of St. James South Tyrol from Taufers i.M. (1,246 m)
Coordinates:
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2'830'491E 1'168'668N
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46.629458, 10.449103
DMS
46°37'46.0"N 10°26'56.8"E
UTM
32T 610927 5165008
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Destination

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From South Tyrol from Müstair border/Cunfin - Müstair monastery St. Johann - Suravia to Sta. Maria - Valchava - Fuldera - Tschierv / Chasuras - Lü

Note

Wildlife refuge Rez - Val S-chüra: February 01 - April 30
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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Hourly post bus connection from Zernez or Tschierv to Müstair, Clostra Son Jon or border/Cunfin

Getting there

  • From Müstair border/Cunfin direction Müstair, Clostra Son Jon
  • From Zernez or Tschierv to Müstair, Clostra Son Jon or border / Cunfin

Parking

Müstair, Parc Rom or monastery parking area

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'830'491E 1'168'668N
DD
46.629458, 10.449103
DMS
46°37'46.0"N 10°26'56.8"E
UTM
32T 610927 5165008
w3w 
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
4:45 h
Ascent
676 m
Descent
127 m
Highest point
1,930 m
Lowest point
1,246 m
Public-transport-friendly Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest Flora Fauna

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