recommended route
Sils - Surlej - Lej Marsch - Sils
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SilvaplanerseePhoto: Silvan Caderas, Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG
From Sils Maria high above the green Lake of Silvaplana to the cosy bathing lake Lej Marsch and on the shore of the Lake of Silvaplana back to Sils Maria
moderate
Distance 19.9 km
2:50 h
559 m
577 m
2,087 m
1,791 m
Past the valley station of the Furtschellas cable car, the trail leads along the shore of Lake Silvaplana to Surlej. When the Maloja wind blows, many water sports enthusiasts cavort on this lake and the lake is dotted with many colourful windsurfers, kitesurfers and sailors flying over the lake and the waves. The tour continues past Crap da Sass Castle to the enchanted Lej Ovis-chel and along the Inn to Lej Marsch. The bathing lake, which is often pleasantly warm by Engadin standards, and its immediate natural surroundings invite you to swim, picnic and barbecue. Return past Lej Nair and Lej Zuppò up to the high moorland plain of Palüd Lungia and on to Surlej. The official mountain bike route no. 1 takes you high above Lake Silvaplana through the varied and impressive mountain forest back to Sils. The views of Lake Silvaplana, which often glows mint green, never cease to amaze.
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
On the moor lakes Lej Zuppò, Lej Nair and Lej Marsch there are cosy barbecue areas.
Author
Engadin St. Moritz
Update: September 07, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,087 m
Lowest point
1,791 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
1.7 km
Dirt road
0.3 km
Forested/wild trail
13.5 km
Path
2.6 km
Road
1.7 km
Safety information
This tour leads along official hiking trails and forest roads. Consideration and caution are expected.Tips and hints
See alsoSils Tourist Information
T +41 81 838 50 50
www.sils.ch / www.engadin.ch
Start
Sils Maria (1,805 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'778'787E 1'144'761N
DD
46.430341, 9.764989
DMS
46°25'49.2"N 9°45'54.0"E
UTM
32T 558773 5142147
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Destination
Sils Maria
Turn-by-turn directions
Sils Maria - lake of Silvaplana - Surlej - Lej Marsch - Lej Nair - Lej Zuppò - Palüd Lungia - Surlej - Alp Surlej - Sils Maria
Note
Wildlife refuge Schinellas,Val Verda, Crap Alv: December 20 - April 30
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Bus stop Sils/Segl Maria, PostaGetting there
Engadin - Sils MariaParking
car park Sils/Segl Val FexCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'778'787E 1'144'761N
DD
46.430341, 9.764989
DMS
46°25'49.2"N 9°45'54.0"E
UTM
32T 558773 5142147
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Single Trail Map Oberengadin, 1:50'000, ISBN 978-3-909118-26-7, www.singletrailmaps.com
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
19.9 km
Duration
2:50 h
Ascent
559 m
Descent
577 m
Highest point
2,087 m
Lowest point
1,791 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 6 Waypoints
- 6 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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