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Thomas Widmer
on the January 25, 2023

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Via Engiadina panoramic hike: Hike in four stages along the Via Engiadina winter hiking trail from Zernez to Sent.

moderate

Distance 46.8 km

14:30 h

1,807 m

1,864 m

2,301 m

1,280 m

The high-altitude hike leads from Zernez railway station through the village to Susch. After crossing the village and crossing more fields, the next Engadine village of Lavin is reached. The hike continues on the sunny side of the valley through original Engadine villages such as Guarda, Ardez or Sent. Along the way you enjoy varied day hikes and magnificent panoramic views of the Lower Engadine Dolomites.

Author’s recommendation

Highlights along the route are the castle hill of the Steinsberg ruin in Ardez or a toboggan ride at the Ftan-Prui chairlift.

Author

Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG

Update: May 12, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,301 m

Lowest point

1,280 m

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Track types

Asphalt

3 km

Dirt road

0.8 km

Forested/wild trail

22.2 km

Path

4.1 km

Road

11.7 km

Unknown

5.1 km

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Safety information

The trail is groomed after each snowfall. Please note the condition reports in the winter sports report. The tour was assessed in favourable weather conditions, the current snow and weather conditions must be observed before starting.

Attention:

The trail passes through wildlife rest areas, please do not leave forest trails.
The trail runs partly on cross-country ski trails and ski slopes - please walk along the edge of the trails/slopes.
The km figures for the route include the ascent Scuol – Motta Naluns.

Emergency call:

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Tips and hints

engadin.com/via-engiadina-winter

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Start

Zernez train station (1,470 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'802'772E 1'175'279N

46.697890, 10.090285

DMS

46°41'52.4"N 10°05'25.0"E

UTM

32T 583355 5172169

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Destination

PostBus stop Sent, Plaz

Turn-by-turn directions

Stage 1, Zernez – Susch – Lavin – Guarda:

From Susch to Sur Punt and the eastern edge of the village.
Follow the path across the fields and through the forest
At Lavin cross the Inn over the wooden bridge
Cross the village to the church
At the church through the subway
Follow the path past Gonda to Guarda

Stage 2, Guarda – Ardez:

Cross Guarda from west to east
Continue on the old Engadine road to Bos-cha
Slightly downhill to Ardez

3rd stage, Ardez – Ftan – Scuol:

Follow the main road in an easterly direction
Turn left at the edge of the village
Pass the schoolhouse and take two bends to the junction
Follow hiking trail towards Chanoua
Ascent to Chanoua
Follow the road for approx. 2km
Turn off into the forest before the Hotel Paradies
Follow the path via the old mill and over the hill to Ftan
Go up through the village and follow the winter hiking trail towards Scuol

4th stage, Scuol – Sent:

From the Motta Naluns mountain station, follow the winter hiking trail uphill parallel to the ski slope
Follow the trail
Cross the pistes at Jonvrai
Follow the signs towards Sent
At the Sömi Bar descend to Sent (off-piste)

Note

Wildlife refuge God Chapisun: December 21 - April 30

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart, Upper and Lower Engadine) hourly to Zernez.
By PostBus from Val Müstair, Upper Engadine and Mals hourly to Zernez

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 the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
Zernez is located directly on the Ofenpass and on the Engadine road H27 (10 minutes drive from Vereina south portal)

Parking

Free parking at the railway station, in the village and at the National Park Visitor Centre in Zernez.
Paid parking at the railway station in Lavin or at the Hotel Bär & Post in Zernez.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'802'772E 1'175'279N

46.697890, 10.090285

DMS

46°41'52.4"N 10°05'25.0"E

UTM

32T 583355 5172169

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Engadin Scuol winter map (available at the guest information desk)

Book recommendations for this region:

Recommended maps for this region:

Equipment

High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun cream, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking poles.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

46.8 km

Duration

14:30 h

Ascent

1,807 m

Descent

1,864 m

Highest point

2,301 m

Lowest point

1,280 m

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4 Stages

Winter hiking · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair

Via Engiadina Winter. Etappe 1, Zernez – Guarda

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1

Distance 16.1 km

Duration 4:30 h

Ascent 435 m

Descent 251 m

Erste Etappe der Winterwanderung Via Engiadina. Ab Zernez flach entlang dem Inn über Susch bis Lavin und dann hoch zum Terrassendorf Guarda.

from Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Winter hiking · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair

Via Engiadina Winter. Etappe 2, Guarda – Ardez

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 2

Distance 4.8 km

Duration 1:30 h

Ascent 24 m

Descent 238 m

Zweite Etappe der mehrtägigen Winterwanderung Via Engiadina. Vom Terrassendorf Guarda führt der Weg aussichtsreich über Bos-cha bis Ardez.

from Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG (nm), Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Winter hiking · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair

Via Engiadina Winter. Etappe 3, Ardez – Scuol

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3

Distance 12.2 km

Duration 3:29 h

Ascent 260 m

Descent 406 m

Dritte Etappe der mehrtägigen Winterwanderung Via Engiadina. Ab Ardez auf alten Pfaden vorbei an historischen Bauten und Ruinen nach Ftan und ...

from Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG (nm), Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Winter hiking · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair

Via Engiadina Winter. Stage 4, Scuol – Motta Naluns – Sent

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 4

Distance 13.7 km

Duration 3:30 h

Ascent 227 m

Descent 951 m

A high-altitude hike through the snow sports area and along the sunny flanks of Piz Champatsch to the village of Sent. A walk through the village ...

from Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG (nm), Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

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