recommended route
Murtèl middle station - Alpetta - Corvatsch valley station, Surlej
Hiking trail
· Engadin St.Moritz
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/ view of SilvaplanaPhoto: Gian Giovanoli, Corvatsch AG -
/ AlpettaPhoto: Fabian Gattlen, Corvatsch AG
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/ View of Lake SilvaplanaPhoto: Fabian Gattlen, Corvatsch AG
With the Lake Silvaplana and Lake Champfèr in view, the trail leads leisurely across alpine meadows and through the larch forest back to the valley.
moderate
Distance 5.9 km
1:50 h
2 m
839 m
2,701 m
1,862 m
The trail starts between the Murtèl middle station and the Alp Surlej chairlift (only in operation in winter). The view of the Upper Engadin lake plateau is fabulous. A mountain trail leads in little twists and turns to the first crossroads. The trail continues to the left, gently descending to Margun Surlej with the Alpetta restaurant. Here you can enjoy the view of the sparkling lakes and the mountain panorama for the last time, as the nature trail soon leads into the larch forest and then to Alp Surlej. Alp Surlej is managed and there is also a chance to stop for refreshments. Back in the larch forest, the last section leads to the Surlej valley station. The route can of course also be followed in reverse.
More information
Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG
Via Maistra 1
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch
Author’s recommendation
Take the last funicular and walk with the setting sun to Surlej
Author
Engadin St. Moritz
Update: June 16, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,701 m
Lowest point
1,862 m
Best time of year
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Start
Murtèl middle station, Corvatsch (2,700 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'783'303E 1'145'072N
DD
46.431919, 9.823839
DMS
46°25'54.9"N 9°49'25.8"E
UTM
32T 563293 5142368
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Destination
Corvatsch valley station, Silvaplana-Surlej
Turn-by-turn directions
Murtèl middle station - Alpetta - Alp Surlej - Surlej valley station, Silvaplana
Note
Wildlife refuge Foppa: December 20 - April 30
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'783'303E 1'145'072N
DD
46.431919, 9.823839
DMS
46°25'54.9"N 9°49'25.8"E
UTM
32T 563293 5142368
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.9 km
Duration
1:50 h
Ascent
2 m
Descent
839 m
Highest point
2,701 m
Lowest point
1,862 m
Statistics
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Descent
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Lowest point
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