Kesch Trek Stage 2

Medium

13 km

5:25 h

606 mhd

534 mhd

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Hike from the Grialetsch Hut SAC over the Scaletta Pass to the Kesch Hut SAC

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Highest Point 2630 m

Lowest Point 2210 m

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Start

Grialetsch Hut SAC

Destination

Kesch Hut SAC

Coordinates

46.710235, 9.960207

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Stage

Description

Hike to the Kesch Hut via the Scaletta Pass. Today you will stay overnight in the Kesch Hut, newly built in 2001, which is regarded as a showcase hut in the Alpine region in terms of energy supply and concept. It has been awarded the European Union Ecolabel and is a winner of the Swiss Solar Prize.

Highlight:

Scaletta Pass: The crossing from the Landwasser Valley to the Engadin was once a frequently used mule track.

Piz Kesch and Porchabella Glacier: At 3417 m, Piz Kesch is the highest mountain in the Albula Alps, below it lies the Porchabella Glacier with its impressive glacier forefield. This area belongs to the federal inventory of landscapes and natural monuments of national importance (BLN) and is protected.

Hidden Gem

On your way to the Kesch Hut, a short detour to the Ravais-ch Lakes is definitely worthwhile and takes only about 20 minutes. You will be rewarded with a beautiful panorama. The two mountain lakes Lai da Ravais-ch Suot and Lai da Ravais-ch Sur lie in a small valley at the foot of the mighty Piz Murtelet. Depending on the lighting, the lakes shine in colors from turquoise to green to black.

Safety Note

The Kesch Trek is an alpine mountain hike. The possible dangers in the high mountains must be properly assessed. The hiking stages require good fitness.

Equipment

Sturdy hiking boots, weatherproof and warm clothing, rain protection, provisions for the hiking stages (packed lunches can also be obtained at the huts), sufficient water, sun and head protection, first aid kit, maps for orientation and possibly hiking poles.

Directions

From the Grialetsch Hut SAC, the path leads towards Dürrboden, at about 2240 m the path branches off to the Scaletta Pass to the left. Following this path you reach the Scaletta Pass (2605 m), the path leads you above the Val Funtauna towards the Ravais-ch Lakes, those who want can make a short detour to the two beautiful lakes. The last ascent for today leads through Val Tschüvel to the Kesch Hut SAC (2625 m) / Dinner, overnight at the Kesch Hut SAC, breakfast