Muotta da Güvè Trail

6 km

2:50 h

300 mhd

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The ascend leads from Lake Sils through unspoilt mountain forest and across glades to an altitude of 2,036 metres. The views of Lake Sils, the majestic mountains, the largely untouched Val Fedoz, the Val Fex and the wintry Upper Engadine are captivating. Head back through mountain forest via the boathouse to Sils Maria.

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Sils Maria

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Sils Maria

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46.430046424203, 9.761778138536

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Description

Idyllically nestled between Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana lies the Engadin village of Sils/Segl in the Engadin. The circular route via Clavadatsch and Muotta da Güvè starts and ends in the village part Sils Maria. The high plateau, framed by the rugged peaks of the Bernina group, once attracted poets and thinkers: Hermann Hesse found a second home in the noble Waldhaus, Friedrich Nietzsche spent several summers in the town. But Charlie Chaplin, Rod Stewart, and David Bowie have also been inspired by the unique landscape. In winter, it can be excellently explored on snowshoes, which can be fitted at the barrier at Furnaria Grond/Alpenrose (1806 m).

A short stretch still follows the winter hiking trail towards Lake Sils, below the legendary Hotel Waldhaus and past the toboggan run. At the boathouse Sils/Segl Maria Barchiröls, it first goes steeply up into the God Laret, Romansh for larch forest. Most of the time is spent in this forest. Exceptions are the clearing by the old stables of Clavadatsch and the section after crossing the cross-country ski trail and the winter hiking trail at Crap da la Turba. The highest point of the route is the viewing platform "Muotta da Güvè". Be sure to take a break and enjoy the deep view of the lake. The return path runs on a different route above "Vaüglia".

The moderate trail through the wintry mountain forest to the 2036-meter-high Muotta da Güvè rewards with an impressive natural experience and fascinating views of Lake Sils, the majestic mountain landscape, into the wild Val Fedoz, the famous Val Fex, and the wintry Upper Engadin. The route is suitable for snowshoers with good fitness.

Further information
Engadin Tourism Ltd
Via Maistra 1
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch

Condition of the snowshoe trails: www.engadin.ch/de/pisten-loipen-wege/winterwanderwege/

More information: www.sils.ch/winterwandern

Hidden Gem

The highest point of the route is the viewpoint "Muotta da Güvè". Be sure to take a break and enjoy the view of the lakes.

Safety Note

Walking is always at your own risk. For the sake of wildlife, we ask you not to leave the official routes.

Directions

Public Transport

Take the Engadin bus to the Sils Posta stop.

Parking

Parking spaces in the Sils parking garage.

Waypoints

Bus Station Engadin St. Moritz

Sils/Segl Maria, Alpenrose

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Book Store Engadin St. Moritz

Bibliocabina illa passarella

A former telephone booth becomes a book exchange

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Gallery Engadin St. Moritz

Gallaria Chesina - Art and Jewelry

Goldsmith's workshop and art exhibition

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Town Square Engadin St. Moritz

Benches near the dry stone walls in the Sils Plain

From the benches on the Via da Trouchs, sheltered from the Maloja wind and nestled between the dry stone walls, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the entire Sils plain.

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Town Square Engadin St. Moritz

Benches at the boathouse Sils

Well-attended benches with a view of the highest shipping line on Lake Sils

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Town Square Engadin St. Moritz

Bench "che bels mumaints" at Lake Sils

On this bench you can watch Captain Franco taking his customers across the lake

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