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Snowshoe trail Morteratsch
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A snowshoe trail into the enchanted glacier landscape of Pontresina. From the forest to the glacier tongue.
moderate
Distance 2.9 km
1:30 h
120 m
0 m
2,016 m
1,897 m
Experience the Morteratsch glacier forefield in a different way, away from all the hustle and bustle. The snow protection trail starts on the left after the Morteratsch railway crossing and takes you up the valley towards the Bernina massif. Shortly before the glacier tongue you will be rewarded with an impressive view of the Piz Bernina.
The way back follows the same route.
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
winter hiking trail report: www.engadin.ch/en/slopes-tracks/winter-hiking-trails/
Author’s recommendation
The Piz Palü and the Piz Bernina pile up in front of you, don't forget your camera.
Author
Engadin St. Moritz
Update: December 09, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
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Highest point
2,016 m
Lowest point
1,897 m
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Snowshoe hikes without a guide are at your own risk. Snowshoe hikers are advised to respect the game resting areas and to behave accordingly.Start
Morteratsch railway station (1,897 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'792'231E 1'147'440N
DD
46.450706, 9.940922
DMS
46°27'02.5"N 9°56'27.3"E
UTM
32T 572263 5144556
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Destination
near the Morteratsch glacier
Turn-by-turn directions
The snowshoe trail starts at Morteratsch railway station from where you walk out of the forest into the glacier forefield and into the glacier arena. Spectacular views are guaranteed.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train to Morteratsch railway stationParking
Morteratsch car parkCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'792'231E 1'147'440N
DD
46.450706, 9.940922
DMS
46°27'02.5"N 9°56'27.3"E
UTM
32T 572263 5144556
w3w
///introduce.beakers.proofs
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Equipment
Snowshoes, sticks and good footwearReviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2.9 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
120 m
Highest point
2,016 m
Lowest point
1,897 m
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