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Silvaplana Explorer view points: Circular hike around Lake Silvaplana
Theme trail
· Engadin & St.Moritz
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TschüchasPhoto: Fabian Gattlen, Silvaplana Tourismus
Route light green: Silvaplana centre - Fratta - Beach Club Sils - Nietzsche stone - Waterfall - Crap Alv - Crest'Alta - Tschüchas - Silvaplana
moderate
Distance 15.9 km
4:50 h
514 m
514 m
1,944 m
1,791 m
This hike leads around Lake Silvaplana. The idyllic path - which was already used by the Romans - first leads through the Fratta forest to Sils. It continues along the lakeshore to the "Ova dal Sagl" waterfall. At the foot of the waterfall is the Nietzsche Stone. At one time Friedrich Nietzsche could be seen sitting on this stone on the shore of Lake Silvaplana and forming his thoughts. Among other things, the idea of the eternal return came to him here - the basic concept for his main poetic work "Also sprach Zarathustra". The view point Crap Alv (white Stone) got its name from the white rocks that can be found around the area. The last view point of the circular hike is Crest'Alta. Where once stood a splendid excursion restaurant, a cosy bench invites you to linger.
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
The hikes to the view points are also suitable for families. At the view points, the youngest guests can follow the adventurous story of Niculin and take part in the competition. Those who have visited all the view points and know the solution word can pick up a gift at the tourist information i-Lounge 3303.
Author
Engadin St. Moritz
Update: September 08, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,944 m
Lowest point
1,791 m
Best time of year
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Tips and hints
click here for the Silvaplana Explorer mapThe Silvaplana Explorer routes can be put together as desired. You can find more route suggestions under Silvaplana Explorer.
Start
Silvaplana, village square (1,815 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'781'030E 1'148'110N
DD
46.459852, 9.795467
DMS
46°27'35.5"N 9°47'43.7"E
UTM
32T 561082 5145449
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Destination
Silvaplana, village square
Turn-by-turn directions
- Start of the hiking trail at the "Ova dal Vallun" stream.
- At the sharp bend after about 1.5 km, a trail leads to the left to the Fratta viewpoint.
- Continue on the Via Engiadina to the turn-off for the Beach Club Sils
- Cross the cantonal road and walk along the Silvaplana lake to the "Ova dal Sagl" waterfall.
- After the wooden bridge, turn right and follow the path to the "Ova dal Sagl" view point.
- Follow the path to Via da l'Alp (opposite the Corvatsch valley station) and then turn right onto the Via God Mez forest road.
- After the signpost to the Hahnensee, the view point Crap Alv is on the left side of the path.
- At the junction with Via dal Crap Alv, turn right towards Surlej.
- Turn left at the Chamanna Paravicini
- As soon as the tarred road begins, turn right onto Via dal Zardin and follow the path
- Follow the signpost to the left to Crest'Alta
- After the view point, follow the path towards Surlej
Note
Wildlife refuge Fratta: December 20 - April 30
all notes on protected areas
Parking
Parking MunterotsCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'781'030E 1'148'110N
DD
46.459852, 9.795467
DMS
46°27'35.5"N 9°47'43.7"E
UTM
32T 561082 5145449
w3w
///dined.limits.migrate
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Equipment
good hiking shoesDifficulty
moderate
Distance
15.9 km
Duration
4:50 h
Ascent
514 m
Descent
514 m
Highest point
1,944 m
Lowest point
1,791 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 7 Waypoints
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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