Floodplain hike from Pontresina to Bever

Several fire pits invite you to enjoy a cheerful picnic with friends and family amid this impressive nature (a wheelchair-accessible fire pit is available). This is certainly the most beautiful section of this leisurely hike. The last short stretch to Bever is a lightly trafficked paved road without a sidewalk, but the picturesque village itself is a wonderful hiking destination: impressive Engadin houses with deep-set windows and ornate sgraffito line the historic lanes. Here, you can treat yourself to an aromatic coffee or a tasty afternoon snack at the end of the rewarding hike through the magnificent Engadin landscape.

A natural paradise thanks to revitalisation

The Inn floodplains near Bever are the result of one of Switzerland's largest water revitalisation projects. In two stages, the previously canalised Inn was restored to a near-natural state by 2020. Where dams on both sides used to constrain the water, the river can now flow freely – up to 200 metres wide during floods. This dynamic floodplain landscape of national importance is constantly changing due to high and low water levels – the Inn forms new gravel banks, islands and riparian landscapes, creating valuable habitats for rare pioneer plants and endangered animal species such as the common sandpiper. Even a family of beavers feels at home here! The revitalised Inn floodplains are not only a boon for biodiversity, but also an attractive local recreation area that delights locals and visitors alike.

Further information
Engadin Tourism AG
Via Maistra 1
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01 
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch 
Internet: www.engadin.ch 

A dream for aviation fans, as the path leads past the runway.

Pontresina railway station - Punt Muragl - Gravatscha Lake - Bever