Val Müstair
Overview
-
-
Distance 52 km
-
Ascent 1400 km
Intro
From Zernez the route leads through the unique National Park to Tschierv. You then reach Val Müstair with its world-famous St. Johann Monastery in Müstair. Finally you cross the border into Vinschgau and travel on through the pretty little towns to Mals.
Description
The cycle route starts in Zernez in the Unterengadin, the gateway to the Swiss National Park. From here you ride through the National Park on the scenically spectacular Ofenpass road, along the Spölschlucht gorge and through extensive mountain pine forests before reaching the highest point, Süsom Give (2149 m above sea level). Here, it’s well worth leaving your bicycle for a day and exploring the National Park on foot. Deer, chamois and ibex wait to be discovered.
From Tschierv the route leads along the undeveloped and natural River Rombach through the old authentic villages of Fuldera, Valchava and Sta. Maria to Müstair. These villages, so rich in culture, with houses built in true Engadin style and decorated with traditional Sgraffitto, make a short stop well worthwhile. Müstair awaits with the cultural highlight of the tour: the UNESCO World Heritage, the St. Johann Monastery dating from Carolingian times.
The route leads from Müstair over the border into nearby Vinschgau. It then continues through areas of orchards and past medieval castles and small towns of architectural interest. Taufers and the medieval town of Mals are the major highlights of this stage.
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 |
Zernez
|
|---|---|
| Destination |
Mals (I)
|
| Ascent |
1400 km
|
| Descent |
1850 km
|
| Distance in km |
52 km
|
| Distance on tarred ways |
40 km
|
| Distance on natural surface |
12 km
|
| Physical requirements |
Difficult
|
| Theme |
Over a pass, Through a nature conservation area, With panoramic view
|
| Shape |
Signalisation in both directions
|
Quick Facts
Route number
