Research Trail Emerald Area Ardez

Simple
4.2 km
1:30 h
166 mhd
166 mhd
Ruina Stainsberg
Forscherpfad Smaragdgebiet Ardez (oua_17633091_image)

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Das Engadinerdorf Ardez

With the digital hiking guide (app «Swiss National Park»), enthusiasts can discover a lot of exciting things about nature in a playful way. Attention is drawn to small natural phenomena.

Technique /6
Fitness 1/6
Highest Point  1574 m
Lowest Point  1422 m
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Start
Ardez station
Destination
Ardez station
Coordinates
46.775246, 10.201696

Details

Description

The research trail in Ardez is an experience for the whole family. It starts at the church in the village center of Ardez. You walk east to the Lajet, where the first animals can be spotted. The path continues down to a boulder. A steep climb then follows, leading to the hill above the village of Ardez. This is the highlight of the experience trail, where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Steinsberg ruins and the Engadine mountain world. From here, the path leads only downhill, back to the church in the village.


Note: App «Swiss National Park» available in the App Store and Google Play Store.

Hidden Gem

Ardez, regarded as a model village of Romansh residential culture, invites you to explore the alleys and squares with their Engadine houses and village fountains. 

Safety Note

The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; the current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the route.


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

Equipment

Trainers or hiking boots, possibly poles, rain protection

Directions

From Ardez station through the village up to the church
Follow the signpost towards Lajet and join the research trail
Back to Ardez 

Directions

Public Transport



  • By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from Upper Engadine) hourly to Ardez



Travel Information


  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27 to Ardez

  • From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on H27 to Ardez

  • From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27 to Ardez

Parking


  • Parking at Ardez station (Ardez South) or at Hotel Schorta's Alvetern (Ardez West) 

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

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