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A la riva dal Rom Sta. Maria - Tschierv
Trail running
· Santa Maria Val Müstair
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A la riva dal RomPhoto: Daniel Fleuti, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Beautiful trail for nature lovers along the only unspoilt valley river in Switzerland. Fascinating landscapes and flowering meadows enrich the run.
easy
Distance 10.8 km
1:54 h
404 m
33 m
1,747 m
1,343 m
From the village centre in Sta. Maria we follow the signpost to Muglin Mall. After the mill we meet the Rombach stream. The trail winds along the stream up the valley. After about 1.5 km the trail branches off to the left and leads out of Valchava. Before the valley road, we branch off to the right over a bridge. There is a mineral water spring on the left after the bridge. Then we walk to the cross-country skiing centre. The trail leads through the plain of Fuldera. After crossing the Rombach stream, we continue through a floodplain forest. After the subway of the main road we go onto a large plain along the river. Then we cross the road in Tschierv Orasom and follow the Rombach again. Here you can end the tour with a refreshing drink on the sun terrace of the Hotel Al Rom.
If you still like, walk up to the right to the old part of the village of Tschierv, cross the village centre and follow the small stream into the spring area. Here you can cool your feet in the fresh spring water.
Author’s recommendation
- Meier-Beck Sta. Maria
- Muglin Mall
- Mineral water spring above Valchava
- Unique habitats along the Rombach stream
- Stop at the Hotel Al Rom
Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG
Update: September 22, 2021
Difficulty
easy
Technique
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Highest point
1,747 m
Lowest point
1,343 m
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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
Start
Sta. Maria, Post bus stop Posta (1,375 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'828'756E 1'165'554N
DD
46.602063, 10.424921
DMS
46°36'07.4"N 10°25'29.7"E
UTM
32T 609131 5161930
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Destination
Tschierv, Postbus stop Biosfera
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Sta. Maria post bus stop, posta on the hiking trail down to Rombach. From there the trail is clearly signposted with the signposts 801.
Note
Wildlife refuge Ruinas: February 01 - April 30
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from the Upper or Lower Engadine) hourly to Zernez.
- Continue by PostBus from Zernez or from Val Müstair and Mals hourly to Sta. Maria, cumün
Getting there
- From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass to Zernez on the H27. From Zernez on the H28 in the direction of Val Müstair to Sta. Maria, cumün (45 minutes from Vereina south portal).
- From the east: via Reschenpass (Nauders) on the SS40 to Mals. From Mals on the SS41 to the Swiss border to Sta. Maria, cumün.
- From the south: Via Bolzano and Merano on the SS40 to Malles. From Mals on the SS41 to the Swiss border to Sta. Maria, cumün.
Parking
Free parking in Sta. Maria, behind the petrol stationCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'828'756E 1'165'554N
DD
46.602063, 10.424921
DMS
46°36'07.4"N 10°25'29.7"E
UTM
32T 609131 5161930
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
The handy and richly illustrated brochure "A la riva dal Rom" can be obtained from the Val Müstair Tourist Information or from the Center da Biosfera in Tschierv.
Author’s map recommendations
National Map 1239 Sta. Maria 1:25:000
Equipment
Trail running equipment, enough to drink & snacksDifficulty
easy
Distance
10.8 km
Duration
1:54 h
Ascent
404 m
Descent
33 m
Highest point
1,747 m
Lowest point
1,343 m
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