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Lavin – Sagliains (return)

Simple
3 km
0:45 h
113 mhd
113 mhd
Lavin am Inn im Unterengadin
Lavin – Sagliains (retour) (oua_12498214_c6828f5_profile)
Leisurely circular hike to the south portal of the Vereina railway tunnel, where you can observe the loading operations.
Technique
Fitness
Highest Point  1478 m
Lowest Point  1421 m
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Start
Lavin train station
Destination
Lavin train station
Coordinates
46.769513, 10.111082

Details

Description

From the Lavin train station, the path first descends into the village center and follows the signposts towards Chamonna Linard to the western village exit. Passing under the Engadin road and the railway tracks, you reach the Crusch plain. The tour continues slightly uphill to the viewpoint above the loading station at the Vereina tunnel. Every 30 or 20 minutes, you can watch the lively activity of loading and unloading car trains at this important Engadin traffic hub. The return route follows the same path.

Hidden Gem

The name Lavin originates from the Roman word "labi" which means landslides or avalanches. This makes sense when you look up at the steep slopes and gullies of Piz Chapisun, which rises north of the path. Today the slopes are secured by state-of-the-art technology; if you look closely, you can see avalanche blasting masts on the highest visible rocks above the path, which can trigger avalanches remotely.

Safety Note

The path is prepared after every snowfall. Please pay attention to the condition reports in the winter sports report. The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; the current snow and weather conditions must be observed before starting. 


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

Equipment

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

Directions

From the train station to the village center
Follow the signposts towards Chamonna Linard
Continue to the western village exit
Underpass the road and railway tracks to Crusch
Ascending to the viewpoint 
Return route same as the outward journey

Directions

Public Transport


  • By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from the Upper Engadin or from Scuol) hourly 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 to the Lower Engadin 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 Engadin road H27 (2 minutes driving time from Vereina south portal)

Parking


  • Paid parking spaces at the station in Lavin

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

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