Clozza Gorge: Towards the Source

Medium

6.3 km

2:45 h

479 mhd

510 mhd

Clozza-Schlucht: Dem Ursprung entgegen (oua_16879379_image)

Clozza-Schlucht: Dem Ursprung entgegen (oua_18634522_image)

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Clozza-Schlucht: Dem Ursprung entgegen (oua_17759875_image)

This small, lush gorge with the mineral water spring of the same name Clozza lies directly by Scuol.

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Highest Point 1728 m

Lowest Point 1242 m

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Start

PostBus stop Scuol, Ospidal

Destination

PostBus stop Scuol, Belvédère

Coordinates

46.80012, 10.303704

Details

Description

A piece of nature right by the main town of the Lower Engadin, Scuol. The hike through the Clozza Gorge is suitable as a short hike or the start of an extensive day route.

Starting is at the hospital in Scuol and then downwards to the Clozza mountain stream. Immediately after the bridge over the Clozza, you finally enter the gorge. After a short stretch, the path branches off down to the right and leads to a wooden bridge over the mountain stream. From here, it goes briefly back and then further up until the gorge is left. Upon reaching Flöna, several options are available:

further up towards Motta Naluns (mountain station of the gondola)

around the Clozza Gorge towards Sent or Scuol

directly down to Scuol

towards Ftan

Safety Note

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

Emergency numbers:

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, possibly sticks

Directions

Hospital in Scuol

Clozza mountain stream

into the gorge

path down to the right

wooden bridge over mountain stream

briefly back and then further up until you leave the gorge

Flöna

Continue hiking as desired (Motta Naluns, around the Clozza Gorge towards Sent or Scuol, down to Scuol or towards Ftan)

Directions

Public Transport

By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadin) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station

By PostBus (from Martina, Sent, Ftan or Tarasp) hourly to the PostBus stop Scuol, ospidal

Travel Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via 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

Scuol is located directly on the Engadin road H27 (20 minutes driving time from Vereina south portal)

Parking

Parking available below the hospital, directly at the Clozza

Waypoints

Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Scuol, Ospidal/Spital

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Clozza Gorge: Towards the Source (oua_16879379_image)

Canyon Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Clozza-Schlucht

Impressive, wild gorge Clozza directly near Scuol.

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Feuerstelle God suot San Jon (oua_30569997_image)

Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Feuerstelle Flöna

Enjoy nature and barbecue on one of the numerous fireplaces in the middle of the Lower Engadine mountains.

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Einblick in die Clozza-Quelle @Marianna Sempert

Attraction Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Clozza spring

The Clozza spring offers a view inside thanks to a viewing window. You can see the pure mineral water flowing directly out of the rock.

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Attraction Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Vi spring

Thanks to the high iron content in the mineral water, the Vi spring causes deposits to turn a bright orange.

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Fountain Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Village fountain Bügl Grond

The largest fountain in Scuol is located in the lower village and reveals a mineral water mixture.

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Fountain Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Village fountain Plazzetta

The village fountain with the marmot on the fountain pole carries water from the Vi spring. The iron taste is surprising, but certainly refreshing.

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Fountain Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Squirrel Fountain

How the fountain came to be called squirrel is unclear. But it gives the fountain its name, also in Romansh: Bügl dal Squilat.

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