Senda Muottas da Schlarigna
Overview
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Distance 8 km
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Duration 3 h
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Ascent 560 m
Intro
This walk offers exceptional views in an old Swiss stone pine forest and over the lakes of the Upper Engadin.
Description
This route leads westwards from Pontresina railway station up to the plateau of Alp Staz. Next to the bench, yellow directory to Alp Staz, is a thousand years old Swiss stone pine. From here a path climbs quite steeply through the old forest of larch and Swiss stone pine to Muottas da Schlarigna (2,305m). The reward for your exertions is a magnificent panoramic view over Pontresina.
This wonderful view of Pontresina, with its traditional hotels lying stretched out over the valley floor, is the reward that waits the ascent. From here one also sees the formidable avalanche protection built above Pontresina in 2003. The complex of avalanche dams and catchment areas is most intriguing. The system of defences deters both avalanches and landslides from reaching the small town.
The route continues until the tree-line of the forest and then takes the turnoff towards Alp Staz. Shortly after, the trail passes an over 1000-year-old Swiss stone pine. At Alp Staz, the trail continues to descend to St. Moritz Bad.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Pontresina
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| Destination |
St. Moritz (Bad)
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
560 m
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| Descent |
560 m
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| Distance |
8 km
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| Duration |
3 h
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| Duration back |
3 h
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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