Easy, descending panoramic hike: Ftan – Scuol

Simple

5.8 km

2:15 h

82 mhd

471 mhd

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Leichte, abfallende Panoramawanderung: Ftan – Scuol (oua_17694877_image)

Easy, steadily descending hike from Ftan down to Scuol with panoramic views of the Lower Engadine mountain landscape.

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Fitness

Highest Point 1706 m

Lowest Point 1247 m

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Start

PostAuto stop Ftan, cumün

Destination

PostAuto stop Scuol, Belvédère

Coordinates

46.79294, 10.247143

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Description

The hike starts at the PostAuto stop Ftan, cumün. From here we continue through the smaller district Ftan Pitschen. Village fountains and Engadine houses with sgraffito invite to visit before leaving the village and the panorama of the Lower Engadine mountain world opens up. In spring, crocuses adorn the surrounding meadows as far as the eye can see. It steadily descends on the wide path down to Scuol.

Hidden Gem

Scuol offers two wonderful, old village parts away from the main street Stradun (Scuol Sura, Upper Village and Scuol Sot, Lower Village) with Engadine houses as well as village squares with mineral water fountains.

Safety Note

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

Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call

Equipment

Good footwear, rain and sun protection, drinking bottle, first aid kit.

Directions

Start at the PostAuto stop Ftan, cumün towards Ftan Pitschen
Follow the signposts towards Scuol

Directions

Public Transport

By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau or Upper Engadine) or by PostAuto (from Martina, Sent or Tarasp) hourly to the station

Direct hourly PostAuto connection from Scuol-Tarasp to the PostAuto stop

Travel Information

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

Ftan can be reached from the Engadine road H27 from Ardez or from the western village end of Scuol in 10 minutes by car (25 minutes from Vereina South portal)

Parking

Paid parking spaces in Ftan near the valley station of the Ftan-Prui chairlift

Free parking options at Kinderland Sainas, at the guest information and at the entrance to Ftan-Pitschen

Waypoints

Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Ftan, cumün

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Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Scuol, Belvédère

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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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Event Venue Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Coworking Scuol

At the Mountain Hub Scuol, inspiring mountain scenery and modern working environments meet. Flexible workspaces, high-speed internet, and flexible spaces – ideal for being productive.

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