Lake Sils (Romanic: Lej da Segl) lies on a high plateau at an altitude of 1800 m, immediately by the watershed of the Maloja pass, the crossing into the Bergell valley. The lake is especially popular with active visitors: in addition to the wide range of water sports of offer such as sailing, windsurfing and the lesser known pursuit of kitesurfing, the tranquillity and breadth of the lakes in the Upper Engadine can also be experienced in a rowing boat or canoe.
An idyllic hiking and cycling route circumnavigates the lake. The Upper Engadine lakes tour is one of the classics of the Upper Engadine walks: starting from Maloja, the walk passes by lakes Sils, Silvaplana, Champfèr and St. Moritz and ends in the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. The route can also be travelled on bicycle, inline skates and by motorcycle.
During the summer months, Europe’s highest passenger boat service operates on lake Sils: the modern motor vessel "Segl-Maria" ploughs across the lake from Sils Maria to Maloja on the south-western lakeshore and back again in 40 minutes, four times a day. During this scenic cruise, it stops at the Chastè peninsula, Plaun da Lej and Isola.
In summer, the Upper Engadine is regarded as a veritable fisherman’s paradise. Mountain trout, greyling and char abound in the numerous lakes, as well as in lake Sils. The fishery is open from the start of May to mid September.
The renowned German philosopher Nietzsche spent considerable time at lake Sils. Today, his former dwelling house is a museum in which original documents and letters can be viewed.
During the cold season, all four Upper Engadine lakes freeze over. The thickness of these ice layers can easily reach 75 centimetres. Thanks to this unique seasonal "base", many winter events can be held on the lakes, especially on St. Moritz: horse racing, polo on snow, greyhound racing and cricket on ice. One of the most beloved winter walks in the Upper Engadine leads from Sils-Maria over the Chastè peninsula up to Maloja, and then back again to Sils-Maria.
An idyllic hiking and cycling route circumnavigates the lake. The Upper Engadine lakes tour is one of the classics of the Upper Engadine walks: starting from Maloja, the walk passes by lakes Sils, Silvaplana, Champfèr and St. Moritz and ends in the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. The route can also be travelled on bicycle, inline skates and by motorcycle.
During the summer months, Europe’s highest passenger boat service operates on lake Sils: the modern motor vessel "Segl-Maria" ploughs across the lake from Sils Maria to Maloja on the south-western lakeshore and back again in 40 minutes, four times a day. During this scenic cruise, it stops at the Chastè peninsula, Plaun da Lej and Isola.
In summer, the Upper Engadine is regarded as a veritable fisherman’s paradise. Mountain trout, greyling and char abound in the numerous lakes, as well as in lake Sils. The fishery is open from the start of May to mid September.
The renowned German philosopher Nietzsche spent considerable time at lake Sils. Today, his former dwelling house is a museum in which original documents and letters can be viewed.
During the cold season, all four Upper Engadine lakes freeze over. The thickness of these ice layers can easily reach 75 centimetres. Thanks to this unique seasonal "base", many winter events can be held on the lakes, especially on St. Moritz: horse racing, polo on snow, greyhound racing and cricket on ice. One of the most beloved winter walks in the Upper Engadine leads from Sils-Maria over the Chastè peninsula up to Maloja, and then back again to Sils-Maria.
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