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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)
Enjoyable 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 station
Destination
Lavin station
Coordinates
46.769513, 10.111082

Details

Description

From Lavin station the path initially leads down to the village center and follows the signposts towards Chamonna Linard to the western village exit. Passing under the Engadin road and railway, you reach the Crusch plain. Slightly ascending, the route continues to the viewpoint above the loading station at the Vereina tunnel. Every half hour or every 20 minutes you can observe the busy activity of loading and unloading the car trains at this important Engadin traffic hub. The return path is the same as outbound.

Hidden Gem

The name Lavin originates from the Roman "labi" which means landslides or avalanches. This makes sense when looking up to the steep slopes and gullies of Piz Chapisun, which rises north of the path. Today, the slopes are secured by the latest technology; on closer inspection, you can see on the highest visible rocks above the path the avalanche triggering masts that can remotely and selectively trigger avalanches.

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, current snow and weather conditions must be observed before starting. 


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

Equipment

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

Directions

From the station to the village center
Follow the signposts towards Chamonna Linard
Continue to the western village exit
Pass under the road and railway tracks to Crusch
Ascending to the viewpoint 
Return route same as outbound

Directions

Public Transport


  • By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, Upper Engadin or from Scuol) hourly to Lavin station

Travel Information


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

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

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