Lavin – Guarda

Medium
4 km
1:15 h
251 mhd
27 mhd
Blick von Gonda talabwärts
Hoch über Guarda

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Lavin
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.
Technique 2/6
Fitness 3/6
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

Details

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

Responsible for this content: Tourism Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG.

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