The 10 Most Beautiful Autumn Hikes

13 km, 4:00 h, ↑ 660 mhd, ↓ 640 mhd

Autumn hike Via Engiadina: From Maloja, the trail leads across the valley floor of the Upper Engadine to Silvaplana. Along the way are crystal-clear streams and autumn-colored alpine meadows.

14 km, 4:25 h, ↑ 560 mhd, ↓ 900 mhd

The Via Panoramica Val Bregaglia leads through one of the most secluded valleys in Switzerland. Hikers can see Roman remains and also modern constructions such as the dam on the Albigna reservoir.

13,9 km, 4:20 h, ↑ 441 mhd, ↓ 441 mhd

The rest spots offer the best views of the wildlife in Val Trupchun, whose flora is amongst the most beautiful in the Engadine. Guided hikes are offered weekly in autumn.

10,4 km, 2:40 h, ↑ 127 mhd, ↓ 127 mhd

In autumn, a hike through the vineyards of the Bündner Herrschaft is particularly beautiful, for example from Malans to Jenins. On the way, we recommend a stop at the ‘Alter Torkel’ in Jenins with its excellent cuisine.

15 km, 7:00 h, ↑ 692 mhd, ↓ 690 mhd

Hidden between larches and stone pines lies the turquoise-green shining mountain lake Lagh da Saoseo. On the way through the Val da Camp landscape monument, there is an intense scent of moss and resin.

12.5 km, 5:10 h, ↑ 588 mhd, ↓ 590 mhd

Past the Chur local mountains, across wide alpine pastures, and through light-filled forests, the trail leads up to Dreibündenstein at 2,160 meters above sea level, where a breathtaking panorama of Graubünden’s autumnal mountain scenery awaits.

9,5 km, 3:15 h, ↑ 365 mhd, ↓ 562 mhd

Piz Ela, Albula Valley, Piz Kesch: Autumn with its bright colours is the ideal time to discover the wonderful views on this high-altitude trail. Over 9.5 km, it leads from the La Diala mountain restaurant via Alp Muotta to Chants.

14.1 km, 4:45 h, ↑ 745 mhd, ↓ 746 mhd

This scenic hike offers inviting mountain inns such as the “Bündner Rigi” or Cuolm Sura. At the summit of Piz Mundaun, a stunning 360-degree panorama is sure to leave you speechless.

12.7 km, 5:30 h, ↑ 673 mhd, ↓ 856 mhd

On this route, you will pass by Lake Guraletsch, Lake Ampervreil, and Lake Selva. The hike ends in the remote Peiltal, where a small mountain inn invites you to rest. A hikers’ bus departs daily at 5 p.m. back to the village.

11.1 km, 4:30 h, ↑ 571 mhd, ↓ 1000 mhd

Hike to the impressive Lago di Lei reservoir, lying right on the border with Italy. Along the way, vast views open over the Avers and into the Valle di Lei. A culinary tip: the restaurant Baita del Capriolo.