Brail – Alp Barlas-ch – Val Pülschezza – Zernez

Difficult

16.1 km

3:30 h

901 mhd

736 mhd

Brail – Alp Barlas-ch – Val Pülschezza – Zernez (oua_51334167_image)

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Brail – Alp Barlas-ch – Val Pülschezza – Zernez (oua_51334168_image)

Scenically beautiful high-altitude route with spectacular panoramic views towards Oberengadin over the blooming alpine meadows of Zernez. Depending on the season, accompanied by marmots and chamois. This route is suitable for experienced runners.

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Highest Point 2203 m

Lowest Point 1469 m

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Start

Zernez train station (1471 m above sea level)

Destination

Zernez train station (1471 m above sea level)

Coordinates

46.697831, 10.090274

Details

Description

Right at the PostAuto stop in Brail, the path leads upwards. Following the Via Engiadina, you reach Alp Barlas-ch after about 3 km and 440 m in elevation gain. Then, maintaining altitude, the path leads from valley to valley: first the Val Pülschezza, then the Val d'Urezza, Vallanzun, and finally the Val Schivò. Along the way, small mountain streams are crossed several times. It is worth taking a break occasionally to enjoy the view. Shortly before Alp Munt, after about 11.5 km, begins a somewhat steep descent through the forest to Zernez.

Hidden Gem

Possibility to climb Piz Urezza (2807 m above sea level) through the Val Pülschezza (Note: not marked!)

At Pradea and Charbuneras, there is the option to run directly to Zernez. Beautiful zig-zag trail.

A visit to the National Park Center or the family swimming pool is recommended.

Also suitable as a circular route: on the valley path on the left bank of the Inn to Prazet (Brail), from there towards Alp Barlas-ch (+6 km)

Safety Note

The route was assessed under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be observed before starting the route.

Emergency numbers:

144        Emergency, First Aid
1414        Mountain Rescue REGA
112        International Emergency Number

Directions

Brail, Alp Barlas-ch, Pradea, Alp da Munt, Zernez

Directions

Public Transport

Hourly service by the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from Oberengadin or Scuol) to Zernez

Travel Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadin on H27

From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on H27

From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27

Parking

Zernez train station, municipality of Zernez (no parking fees)

Waypoints

Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Brail

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La Stüvetta at the IN LAIN Hotel Cadonau (oua_31770594_image)

E-car charging station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

E-Ladestation Hotel IN LAIN Cadonau Brail

Charge your car at one of our e-charging stations near you.

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Mountain Hut Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Alp Barlas-ch

The alp is located above Brail at 2076 m above sea level

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View from Piz d'Urezza towards Zernez and Ofen Pass

Mountain Hut Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Alp Munt

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Church Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Katholische Kirche San Antonius Zernez

Neo-baroque diaspora church from 1928.

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Grocery Store Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Grass Bavrandas Getränke GmbH

Vos specialist local per bavrandas e vin. Your local beverage professional and wine specialist.

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Restaurant Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Hotel Restaurant Acla Filli

The restaurant-café Acla Filli serves fine specialities from the hotel's own bakery as well as typical Engadine dishes.

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Restaurant Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Hotel Restaurant a la Staziun

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Grocery Store Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Bakery Heinrich

Village bakery Food Kiosk articles Denner Partner

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Store Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Do it AG Zernez / Gasser Baumaterialien

In 1991, the second Engadine branch for building materials and the first Engadine "do it" DIY store were opened in Zernez. In Zernez, the product ranges of the two companies complement each other under one roof in an ideal way for the benefit of our customers.

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