Alpine hut hike Kesch Trek (stage 4)

Difficult

20.5 km

5:50 h

275 mhd

1500 mhd

Aufstieg über die Fuorcla Zavretta nach Preda Bergün

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Traverse von Chamanna d Es-cha auf die Fuorcla Gualdauna

Hike from the Es-cha-Hütte SAC over the Albulapass to Preda or further on to Bergün.

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Highest Point 2593 m

Lowest Point 1361 m

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Start

Es-cha-Hütte SAC

Destination

Preda or Bergün

Coordinates

46.611384, 9.902923

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Description

On the last day of the Kesch Trek, a particularly beautiful place awaits you. Shortly before Preda lies the Lai da Palpuogna, which was voted the "most beautiful spot in Switzerland" in a survey by Swiss television. It is often described as the "blue eye of the landscape," and indeed the Palpuogna lake shimmers in various shades of blue. In autumn, the contrast to the yellow larches is especially beautiful. Let yourself be enchanted by the surroundings and enjoy a break at the barbecue spots around the lake.

Are you staying at the Kulm Hotel Preda? Then you will already be at your day's destination in Preda. For everyone else, the hike continues to Bergün.

Hidden Gem

Along the railway experience path you will find information boards about the Albula line, which was built over 100 years ago and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008.

Safety Note

The Kesch Trek is an alpine mountain hike. Possible dangers in high mountain areas must be properly assessed. The hiking stages require good physical condition.

In October and from the end of April to the end of May, the Swiss army conducts shooting exercises in the S-chanf area. During this time, the area between S-chanf and the Dürrboden mountain inn is closed in the Scaletta and Grialetsch regions (danger to life).

Equipment

Sturdy mountain boots, weatherproof and warm clothing, rain protection, provisions for the hiking stages (lunch packs can also be obtained in the huts), enough water, sun and head protection, small first aid kit, maps for orientation and possibly hiking poles.

Directions

Es-cha-Hütte SAC - Fuorcla Gualdauna (2491 m) - Albulapass Shelter (2312 m) - Lai Palpuogna (1918 m) - Preda, Rhätische Bahn train station or directly via Naz (1747 m) - Bergün (1367 m)

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Lake Engadin St. Moritz

Albulasee

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Biotope Engadin St. Moritz

Albulapass

It is perhaps the most beautiful pass in Graubünden. In summer, you can cross it on foot, by bike, by bus or by car. In winter, the longest toboggan run in Parc Ela leads down from Preda to Bergün/Bravuogn.

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Biotope Bergün Filisur

Source of the Albula

At Crap Alv the Albula rises and forms a small waterfall. Along the hiking trail there are always small clear lakes to discover. If you follow the hiking trail to the Crap Alv Laiets, you will come across more small lakes.

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Natural forest Crap Alv - Ervedi

The natural forest reserve is located between Preda and the Albula Pass at an altitude of 1800 to 2200 m above sea level. So far up, the vegetation period is short and mountain pine and larch pine forests grow.

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Lake Bergün Filisur

Lai da Palpuogna

The Lai da Palpuogna is an oasis of relaxation with its crystal-clear water and larch forest. Linger at one of the picnic areas with a fire pit. You can reach the "most beautiful spot in Switzerland" from Preda train station.

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Grillstelle Lai da Palpuogna

The Lai da Palpuogna was chosen as the "most beautiful spot in Switzerland" in a survey by SRF. The lake with its crystal clear water and the larch forest is truly an oasis of relaxation. Guests can linger at one of the picnic areas with fire pits.

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Mountain Hut Bergün Filisur

Gruppenhaus Sonnenhof Preda

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Grillstelle Punt Ota

The barbecue area is located on the Albula on the Albula railway adventure trail. Hike along the UNESCO World Heritage route and enjoy the break at the Punt Ota barbecue area.

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Ortsmuseum Bergün/Bravuogn

The house, built around 1600, reflects the Engadine building tradition spread in the upper Albula Valley.

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Bus Station Bergün Filisur

Bergün/Bravuogn, posta

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Insect oasis Bergün

The partially shaded corner between the Kurhaus and the stream Ava da Tuors has been transformed into a small flower-filled seating area that delights people and insects alike.

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Bergün

Bergün/Bravuogn is located in the Albula Valley on the Albula Pass road and on the Albula line of the Rhaetian Railway. On both sides of the rising main street there are houses in the Engadine style with façade paintings sgraffiti, bay windows and window grilles.

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Bergün/Bravuogn, staziun

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Bahnmuseum Albula

The railway museum Albula is located directly on the UNESCO World Heritage route. Find out about the architectural history, the economic and social changes caused by the railway construction, as well as current aspects of the most spectacular Swiss railway line, using original exhibits and multimedia-designed rooms.

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Model train workshop in the Railway Museum Albula

Workshop of Bernhard Tarnutzer

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