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Ice Trails Full of Magic

The ice crunches under your feet, the cold air paints your cheeks red, and the River Inn sparkles in the sun. Push by push, you glide deeper into the forest. The ice trails in the Engadin turn ice skating in Graubünden into a little journey through a winter fairy tale.

Ice Trail Engadin

Take the postbus from Scuol to Sent and enjoy the scenic ride through the valley. At the Sur En campsite, grab your skates and helmet – and for the little ones, a skating aid to keep them steady. Just a few steps further, the frozen trail begins to sparkle. Time to hit the ice!

Gliding past snow-covered fir trees, you weave your way through the Lower Engadin forests. A squirrel darts across the natural ice path; otherwise, all is still. Only the gentle sound of your blades on the ice accompanies your journey through this winter fairy tale.

Highlights & Tips

Special Feature: Few ice trails lead through the forest. Once you set off on your blades, you’ll quickly feel what makes this one so unique.
Food Stop: Schnitzel and fries for the little ones, spare ribs for the grown-ups – at the Sur En campsite restaurant, skating fans will find hearty dishes and a cosy atmosphere.
Combination Tip: When you’ve had your fill of the white wonderland, dive into one of the six mineral pools at Bogn Engiadina in Scuol. That’s relaxation, Engadin-style.

Further Information

All details about opening hours, prices and more can be found at eisweg-engadin.ch.

Two people ice skating on the Ice Trail Engadin in a snow-covered forest

The Ice Trail Engadin winds through the forest like a loop

Two women ice skating on the Ice Trail Engadin in the winter forest

Two people putting on their skates inside a wooden hut

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A man ice skating through the winter forest on the Ice Trail Engadin

Ice Trail Madulain–Zuoz

Across from the Resgia at Pundschremaun in Zuoz, you trade your car for skates – and your icy adventure begins. Glide step by step across the frozen surface as the turquoise waters of the River Inn rush by your side.

After almost three kilometres, your legs begin to tire and your stomach starts to growl. Ahead, a few Engadin houses sparkle beneath a blanket of snow. Both young and old skating fans have reached Madulain – and a well-deserved treat awaits.

Highlights & Tips

Special Feature: The riverside floodplain along the Inn is not only breathtakingly beautiful – it is also officially recognised as a landscape of national importance.
Food Stop: Warm up cold hands and revive tired muscles with a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake at the Engadin River Ranch.
Combination Tip: From small blades to big ones? The winding toboggan run from Preda to Bergün takes you under viaducts and along the Alvra River – a true winter classic.

Further Information

All details about opening hours, prices and more can be found at engadin.ch.

Two people ice skating on the Ice Trail Madulain–Zuoz along the River Inn

Aerial view of Madulain in the Upper Engadin, surrounded by snow-covered meadows and mountains

Three children playing ice hockey on the Ice Trail Madulain–Zuoz

Close-up of ice skates on the Ice Trail Madulain–Zuoz

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Aerial view of the Ice Trail Madulain–Zuoz along the River Inn

Questions and Answers About Ice Trails

Do I need special clothing or equipment for the ice trail?	You’ll need skates and a helmet to enjoy the ice trail. If you don’t have your own gear, you can easily rent it on site. Gloves keep your hands warm and protected, and children can use skating aids for extra support. That way, those first few steps on the ice quickly turn into pure winter fun.
Are ice trails suitable for beginners?	Absolutely! Ice trails are a great experience for the whole family. The well-prepared paths are also perfect for anyone still finding their balance on the ice. Children can use skating aids such as seals or small chairs to move safely along the trail or be gently pushed.
How is an ice trail created?	An ice trail takes time to form. First, helpers pile up snow and move it to the planned route. A snowplough breaks it down, and a small grooming vehicle compacts everything layer by layer – creating a kind of ski-run base. Then comes the magic of water and cold: with a converted water tank, the team regularly floods the path to build up a thick layer of ice. After many frosty nights, the natural ice trail is ready – and waiting for its first gliding blades.

Snow groomer spreading fresh snow on a forest path

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Close-up of a machine smoothing and levelling the snow to create an even ice surface

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Further Activities

Skiing

Switzerland’s no 1 holiday destination provides ski and snowboarding fans with conditions for the perfect winter holiday with unparalleled opportunities for unending fun.

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Cross-Country Skiing

Spacious high mountain valleys, perfectly prepared trails through snowy woods and across frozen lakes: Graubünden is Switzerland’s ideal cross-country ski region.

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Sledging

On your skids, get set – go. Graubünden is something like the home of sledging. There are opportunities for sledging everywhere. Fast, leisurely, near the village, on the mountain.

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