Lavin – Guarda

Medium

4 km

1:15 h

251 mhd

27 mhd

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Short and delightful route from Lavin up to the scenic Guarda. Thanks to the topographical location, you can see the Lower Engadine Dolomites throughout the entire hike.

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Highest Point 1655 m

Lowest Point 1418 m

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Start

Lavin train station

Destination

PostAuto stop Guarda, cumün

Coordinates

46.769606, 10.111178

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Description

From the train station towards the church to the eastern village exit, the path leads to an underpass. This passes under the railway line and the Engadine road. The steady ascent first passes the last two farms of Lavin to the first hill where the path splits. Both paths lead to Guarda, the left continues with a steady incline, the right path is initially flat and goes straight for some curves following the hillside before it leads up a somewhat steeper climb merging back into the upper winter hiking trail. Almost exactly halfway between Lavin and Guarda (after a short forest section) lies the former settlement of Gonda. After another ascent over the terraced slopes, the path turns left to the bridge over the mountain stream Clozza, which at this point also forms the municipal boundary between the two large municipalities Zernez and Scuol. Afterwards, the path joins the road and leads to the entrance of Guarda.

Hidden Gem

A walk around Guarda with the beautiful Engadine houses and squares is highly recommended.

Safety Note

The path is groomed after every snowfall. Please observe the condition reports in the winter sports report. The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; the current snow and weather conditions must be checked before starting.

Warning: At the beginning of the path (after the last farm in Lavin) there is a barrier that closes the winter hiking trail during avalanche blasting. Under no circumstances enter the path when the barrier is closed.

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

Equipment

High and sturdy hiking shoes or winter boots, warm clothing, sun protection, hiking poles, if needed: sled for the return trip.

Directions

From Lavin train station through the underpass

Turn right onto the hiking trail towards Guarda

Past the ruins of Gonda

Continue following the path

Turn left and cross the stream

Continue to Guarda

Directions

Public Transport

By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from Upper Engadine or Scuol) to Lavin train station

Travel Information

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

Lavin is located directly on the Engadine road H27 (2 minutes drive from Vereina south portal)

Parking

Paid parking spaces at Lavin train station

Waypoints

Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Guarda, cumün

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Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Feuerstelle Pavladuoira

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

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Museum Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Schellen-Ursli museum

This must have been how the Schellen-Ursli lived!

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Church Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Kirche San Güerg Lavin

The church of Lavin with its restored paintings from 1490 to 1500, is one of the most famous and worth seeing art monuments in Graubünden. On the church tour you will get an insight into the history of the church as well as the village.

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Ruin Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Ruinen Gonda

Gonda is an abandoned settlement from the 12th century near Lavin in the Lower Engadine in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The area of Gonda has been under the protection of the Swiss Confederation since 1987.

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