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Guarda – Ardez – Ftan – Scuol (barrier-free / Swisstrack)

Difficult
17.5 km
5:00 h
433 mhd
563 mhd
Das Engadiner Dorf Ardez.
Guarda – Ardez – Ftan – Scuol (Barrierefrei / Swisstrack) (oua_35097460_image)

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Guarda mit dem Schellen-Ursli-Haus
Guarda is the starting point for a spectacular route that offers very different views into the Lower Engadine. From Ftan, the descent back to Scuol begins.
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Highest Point  1669 m
Lowest Point  1302 m
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Start
Guarda
Destination
Scuol
Coordinates
46.771584, 10.150409

Details

Description

The starting point of the route is the train station in Guarda. From here we follow the asphalt road up into the village center of Guarda. Here we follow the path towards Bos-cha until we reach Ardez, which is about 200 m lower. The natural road now leads into the forest and takes us to Ftan. Here we are again on a sunny terrace and are spoiled with an impressive panoramic view. Now we follow the trottinet route back to Scuol.

Hidden Gem

At Hotel Allegra, the terrace can be very well used for a refreshment or lunch. A wheelchair accessible toilet can be found at Hotel Bellavista.

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, first aid   


1414 Mountain rescue REGA


112   International emergency number

Equipment

Recharging should not be necessary with a well-maintained battery.


If needed, in the restaurants in Guarda or Ftan (please definitely coordinate with the staff).

Directions

Up from Gurade train station into the village center of Guarda


From Guarda continue towards Bos-cha and further on to Ardez


From Ardez on a natural road to Ftan. 


From Ftan via the trottinet route to Scuol.

Directions

Public Transport


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

Travel Information


  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport 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

Parking

At Scuol train station there are wheelchair accessible parking spaces. From here you can take the RHB to Ardez.

Waypoints

Hotel Bellaval
E-car charging station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Various - Hotel Bellaval
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Feuerstelle Bos-cha (oua_617406356_image)
Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Feuerstelle Bos-cha
Enjoy nature and barbecue on one of the numerous fireplaces in the middle of the Lower Engadine mountains.
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Chalzina Sura-Quelle
Attraction Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Chalzina Sura spring
The Chalzina Sura spring is located in the Val Chalzina near a small bridge. A source is clearly visible right next to the stream.
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