Regional Bike route Lower Engadine: Ftan – Ramosch (442.02)

Difficult

37.7 km

6:30 h

1382 mhd

1784 mhd

Die Gurlainabrücke über dem Inn bei Scuol.

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Physically demanding second stage of Bike route 442, with views of Tarasp Castle and the Lower Engadine Dolomites, past species-rich hedges and the Val Sinestra health resort building to Ramosch.

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Highest Point 1974 m

Lowest Point 1236 m

Best Season

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Start

PostAuto stop Ftan, cumün

Destination

PostAuto stop Ramosch, Fermada

Coordinates

46.792916, 10.247169

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Description

The second stage of the regional Bike route 442 is packed with impressive views. At the beginning, the proud Tarasp Castle at the foot of the distinctive Lower Engadine Dolomites dominates the panorama. Later, the individual Lower Engadine villages repeatedly appear on the horizon and in the distance, all of which are visited on the route, namely Scuol, Sent, Vnà and Ramosch.

The long and altitude-intensive ride into Val Sinestra is technically easy and repeatedly allows views of the picturesque and eerily appearing health resort building Val Sinestra as well as of the earth pyramids near Zuort. The Prümaran da Muranza at the highest point of the route lies idyllically above Zuort in Val Laver and presents a view of the last kilometers of the route.

In Zuort, at the confluence of the Aua da Laver and Brancla, it is worth stopping for refreshment at the year-round open restaurant before continuing on the left valley side to Vnà and descending to the daily target Ramosch, at the foot of the Tschanüff castle ruins.

Hidden Gem

During the summer grazing seasons (July & August) it is worth going a little further into Val Laver (between Sinestra and Zuort) to the Alp Prà San Flurin and stopping there.

Safety Note

The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the route. This route requires a high degree of riding safety, balance and technical riding skills.

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

Consideration for hikers
The Grisons mountain bike trails mostly run on single trails which are also signposted as hiking paths. Hikers have right of way in principle.

Equipment

Helmet, gloves, good footwear, glasses, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, first aid kit

Directions

PostAuto stop «Ftan, cumün»
Ftan Pitschen
Garni Munt Fallun
Mot Morel
Direction Scuol
Above hospital
left direction Pazos
Tuffarolas
Restaurant Vastur
Sent
Tschern
Direction Val Sinestra
PostAuto stop Chavriz Pitschen
Val Laver
Prümaran da Muranza
Zuort
Vnà
Ramosch

Directions

Public Transport

By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau or Upper Engadine) or by PostAuto (from Martina, Sent or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station.
Direct hourly PostAuto connection from Scuol-Tarasp to PostAuto stop Ftan, cumün

Travel Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela pass into the 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
Ftan can be reached from the Engadine road H27 from Ardez or from the western end of Scuol village in 10 minutes by car (25 minutes driving time from Vereina south portal)

Parking

Paid parking in Ftan at the valley station of the Ftan-Prui chairlift

Waypoints

Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Ftan, cumün

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Skigebiet Motta Naluns – Sessellift Prui

E-car charging station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Car park Ftan chair lift

Charge your car at one of our e-charging stations near you.

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Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Ramosch, Plaz

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Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Ramosch, Fermada

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Clozza Gorge: Towards the Source (oua_16879379_image)

Canyon Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Clozza-Schlucht

Impressive, wild gorge Clozza directly near Scuol.

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Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Feuerstelle Gurlaina

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

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Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Feuerstelle Sinestra

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

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Attraction Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Chalzina Sura spring

The Chalzina Sura spring is located in the Val Chalzina near a small bridge. A source is clearly visible right next to the stream.

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Attraction Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Sotsass spring

The Sotsass spring stands out because of its masonry vault, which was part of a former pavilion.

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Einblick in die Clozza-Quelle @Marianna Sempert

Attraction Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Clozza spring

The Clozza spring offers a view inside thanks to a viewing window. You can see the pure mineral water flowing directly out of the rock.

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Attraction Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Vi spring

Thanks to the high iron content in the mineral water, the Vi spring causes deposits to turn a bright orange.

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Attraction Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Ulrich spring

In the Val Sinestra gushes the Ulrich spring, which used to be used for bathing and drinking cures.

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Attraction Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Tulai spring

The Tulai spring is not directly visible, but you can bathe in the water of the Tulai spring, mixed with three other mineral springs, at the Bogn Engiadina.

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