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Lej da la Tscheppa

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Engadin Tourismus AG

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If you are looking for some ascent then this is the route for you.

difficult

Distance 11.5 km

1:55 h

838 m

2,630 m

1,792 m

The view over Sils changes with every step as you climb to Lej da la Tscheppa, a hidden high mountain lake, wildly beautiful. From Riva d’Lej, cross the main road and head directly up; It is a steep climb but a great test for the leg, heart and lungs! Lej da la Tscheppa is an unexpected delight and a good spot to rest for a while and to take in the scenery. Descending towards Silvaplana the trail winds down the mountainside dotted with little lakes and areas of marshland. Enjoy the views over the Engadin landscape and on approaching the gorge, Vallun, take the Via Engiadina heading back toward the starting point at Sils.

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Engadin 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

From the Julierpass road the ascent is less steep.

Author

Engadin St. Moritz

Update: March 22, 2023

Difficulty

difficult

Technique

Stamina

Experience

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Highest point

2,630 m

Lowest point

1,792 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

1.6 km

Path

9.8 km

Road

0.2 km

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Safety information

The descent to the Julierpass road may be icy in autumn.

Start

Riva d'Lej, Sils Maria (1,792 m)

Coordinates:

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2'779'490E 1'146'069N

46.441917, 9.774639

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46°26'30.9"N 9°46'28.7"E

UTM

32T 559502 5143440

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Destination

Riva d'Lej, Sils Maria

Turn-by-turn directions

Riva d'Lej - Lej da la Tscheppa - Muttaun - Vallun - Via Engiadina - Riva d'Lej

Note

Wildlife refuge Fratta: December 20 - April 30

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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Parking

Parking spaces at the Beach Club

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'779'490E 1'146'069N

46.441917, 9.774639

DMS

46°26'30.9"N 9°46'28.7"E

UTM

32T 559502 5143440

w3w

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

11.5 km

Duration

1:55 h

Ascent

838 m

Descent

838 m

Highest point

2,630 m

Lowest point

1,792 m

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