Research Trail Emerald Area Ardez


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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.
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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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