Schellen-Ursli-Trail
The book «Schellen-Ursli» made the Chalandamarz custom widely popular. The «Schellen-Ursli-Trail» in Guarda truly brings history back to life.
moderate
Distance 3.5 km
The theme path is located above the «Schellen-Ursli village» of Guarda. It was reopened in summer 2017. The trail leads from Guarda to «Plan dal Növ», over to «Clüs», to «Lajet» and back down to Guarda. The trail focuses on highlights from the book, such as the handing out of bells, the adventurous climb to the Maiensäss or the joyful bell procession «Chalandamarz». The experience is always in the foreground. Thus, not the whole story is told, but visitors’ imagination is given lots of freedom.
Author’s recommendation
Before or after the hike, you can visit the Schellen-Ursli Museum in Guarda, which is located opposite the Hotel Meisser.

Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair (mp)
Update: June 07, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,897 m
Lowest point
1,666 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.3 km
Forested/wild trail
0.9 km
Path
2.2 km
Unknown
0.1 km
Safety information
The tour was evaluated in favorable weather conditions, current weather conditions and weather forecasts are mandatory to follow before starting the tour.
Emergency call:
144 emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Tips and hints
engadin.comStart
PostBus stop Guarda, cumün (1,668 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'807'531E 1'184'173N
DD
46.776377, 10.156497
DMS
46°46'35.0"N 10°09'23.4"E
UTM
32T 588289 5180963
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Destination
PostBus stop Guarda, cumün
Turn-by-turn directions
The theme walk is located above the «Schellen-Ursli village» of Guarda. It was reopened in autumn 2016. The trail leads from Guarda to «Plan dal Növ», over to «Clüs», to «Lajet» and back down to Guarda. The trail is not suitable for prams.
Note
Wildlife refuge Laret: December 21 - April 20
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) hourly to Guarda station.
- By PostBus connection to the PostBus stop Guarda, cumün
Getting there
- 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 the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
Guarda can be reached from the Engadine road H27 in 20 minutes driving time from the Vereina south portal.
Parking
- Paid parking at the entrance to Guarda village.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'807'531E 1'184'173N
DD
46.776377, 10.156497
DMS
46°46'35.0"N 10°09'23.4"E
UTM
32T 588289 5180963
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Equipment
Good shoes, rain and sun protection, water bottle, first aid kitReviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.5 km
Duration
1:15 h
Ascent
233 m
Descent
233 m
Highest point
1,897 m
Lowest point
1,666 m
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Maps and trails
- 6 Waypoints
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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